AQUATIC LEADERSHIP + LIFEGUARD COURSES
Career opportunities await! Train to be a lifeguard. Take the following two bronze courses, Standard First Aid and National Lifeguard Certification. Entry-level Lifeguards at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre must be 16 years of age or older. Note that lifeguard training qualifies for high school credits. Whether there is a job posted or not, we want to hear from you. CONTACT POOL@MERRITT.CA
Swim instructor training also available.
Bronze Medallion
* Prerequisite: Bronze Star OR 13+ years
JULY 8 – 11, 2024 | 12 – 6PM
Bronze Medallion, as our flagship certification, teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for Assistant Lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.
CLASS: $175
TEXTBOOK: $40
REGISTER ONLINE | POOL@MERRITT.CA | 250.378.6662
Bronze Cross
* Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion
JULY 22 – 25, 2024 | 12 – 6PM
Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision. The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as Assistant Lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
CLASS: $175
REGISTER ONLINE | POOL@MERRITT.CA | 250.378.6662
Standard First Aid
* Minimum 6 candidates | MERRITT CIVIC CENTRE
MAY 4 + 5, 2024
JULY 27 + 28, 2024
Standard First Aid is a WorkSafeBC Occupational Level 1 equivalent and can be used in the workplace. This course includes comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid, CPR and AED use. Whether you need training for employment or simply want to be prepared to respond to life-threatening emergencies, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to act with confidence. In addition to the material covered in Emergency First Aid, candidates will learn how to treat head/neck injuries, soft tissue and musco-skeletal injuries and medical emergencies.
CLASS: $150
REGISTER ONLINE | POOL@MERRITT.CA | 250.378.6662
Standard First Aid RE-CERTIFICATION
March 10, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
June 2, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
National Lifeguard Certification
* PREREQUISITES: Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid
August 19 – 24, 2024 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The National Lifeguard Pool certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards. The National Lifeguard course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments.
$395
REGISTER ONLINE | POOL@MERRITT.CA | 250.378.6662
National Lifeguard RE-CERTIFICATION
Have you already received your Lifeguard Certification? Has it expired? Renew it for another 2 years with this one-day course.
February 25, 2024 | 12 – 4pm
August 16, 2024 | 12 – 4pm
PREREQUISITES:
* Proof of National Lifeguard Certification (need not be current)
* Current Standard First Aid Recommended
COST: $125
LOCATION: NICOLA VALLEY AQUATIC CENTRE
Junior Lifeguard Club
LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR PROGRAMS
Lifesaving Swim Instructor
General Swim Instructor Course
* Note: If you wish to teach Bronze level courses, please view the next section on Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner.
NOT CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course trains candidates on competency Level 1 knowledge, and skills and attitudes needed to teach the Society’s Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol programs. PREREQUISITE: Bronze Cross | 15 years old
Lifesaving Swim Instructor
RECERTIFICATION
The Swim for Life Instructor Recert renews a candidate’s Swim for Life Instructor award for 24 months. Candidates must successfully pass the course and complete a Swim for Life® skills assessment. PRE-REQUISITE: Swim for Life Instructor (current within 5 years)
March 17, 2024 | 10:00AM – 3:00PM
June 9, 2024 | 10:00AM – 3:00PM
$125
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner
Bronze-Level Instructor
NOT CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners are trained using a competency-based model that walks them through teaching and evaluation philosophy and the techniques/approaches required to teach water rescue, first aid and related aquatic skills. Instructors also learn about long-term and short-term planning, class management, safety supervision, and evaluation principles.
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners are trained to teach Junior Lifeguard Club, Swim to Survive, Lifesaving for Lay Rescuers, Lifesaving for Backyard Pool Owners, Safeguard, Canadian Swim Patrol (Rookie, Ranger, Star), Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross. Candidates are trained in and must demonstrate skills, knowledge, and attitudes at Competency Level 2 to include all aspects of learning as well as various approaches required to teach water rescue.
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners evaluate and certify candidates in all items in Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross. The LSI course in the BC & Yukon Branch includes the Examiner Clinic.
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner
RECERTIFICATION
Bronze-Level Instructor
Lifesaving Instructors play an essential role in providing high-quality training in their community. The Lifesaving Instructor Recert (LSIR) provides updated information to Lifesaving Society BC & YK Branch, to ensure quality Lifesaving programs are available and to promote drowning prevention. PRE-REQUISITE: Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner (current within 5 years)
May 18, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM
$125
