Wavecrest Aquatics

Leadership Training

High-quality swimming and water safety programs

Lifesaving Society instructor courses provide pools and waterfronts across Canada with the staff they need to run swimming and water safety programs in every season.

Instructors teach in several different streams, and candidates can specialize in the type of teaching they enjoy most, or in which their organization specializes.

These certifications are essential for teaching everything from learn-to-swim lessons to lifesaving and first aid courses. Instructor candidates are trained not only in the technical skills of swimming and rescue but also in teaching strategies, communication, and program delivery to ensure safe, engaging, and effective instruction for all ages and abilities.

If you need training for the staff of your aquatic centre, camp, or waterfront, we are here to help.

Courses provided

Leadership Training

Swim for Life Instructor - Stand Alone Course

Length: 24 hours (minimum)

Pre-requisites: 15 years of age, Bronze Cross certification

The Swim for Life Instructor certification allows successful candidates to teach the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life and Swim Patrol programs.

Lifesaving Instructor - Stand Alone Course

Length: 24 hours (minimum)

Pre-requisites: 15 years of age, Bronze Cross certification

The Lifesaving Instructor certification allows successful candidates to teach the Swim Patrol, Junior Lifeguard Club, and Bronze Medals programs.

Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor - Combined Course

Length: 44 hours (minimum)

Pre-requisites: 15 years of age, Bronze Cross certification

The Lifesaving and Swim for Life Instructor combined course allows successful candidates to teach the Swim for Life, Swim Patrol, Junior Lifeguard Club, and Bronze Medals programs. Combining two certifications into one course, this option is especially valuable for organizations that need versatile staff who can switch between programs quickly.

First Aid Instructor - Stand Alone Course

Length: 24 hours (minimum)

Pre-requisites: 16 years of age, Intermediate (Standard) First Aid certification

The First Aid Instructor course allows successful candidates to teach Lifesaving Society CPR-A, CPR-C, Basic (Emergency) First Aid, and Intermediate (Standard) First Aid courses and recerts.

Introduction to Aquatic Leadership

Length: 2 hours

Pre-requisites: None

Introduction to Aquatic Leadership provides participants with an overview of the aquatics industry and how to progress through the system to become a lifeguard, instructor or coach.

Aquatic Leadership Essentials

Length: 7 hours (minimum)

Pre-requisites: None

Aquatic Leadership Essentials provides successful candidates with the basic knowledge and skills to begin a career as a supervisor in the field of aquatics. This training provides additional preparation for those individuals interested in taking Lifesaving Society Aquatic Supervisor or Aquatic Manager courses in the future, and sets up individuals for success.

Wavecrest Aquatics

Leadership Training

High-quality swimming and water safety programs

Lifesaving Society instructor courses provide pools and waterfronts across Canada with the staff they need to run swimming and water safety programs in every season.

Courses provided

Leadership Training

Aquatic safety, training and management

Have peace of mind knowing your team, programs, and facility are meeting industry best practices and public safety standards.

Discover how to enhance safety, improve operations, and build stronger aquatic programs with expert support tailored to your facility's needs.

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