A couple of things to put your mind at ease as you start to come back into the classroom setting:
LIFEGUARD COURSES:
Cleaning protocols have been increased
Equipment will be individualized as much as possible (mannequins, AED trainers, etc.)
Due to the nature of the Lifeguarding courses, there will be minimal contact required with other participants.
For Lifeguard/Lifesaving procedures (Spinals, Unresponsive, etc) we will be using submersible mannequins where possible
For physical standards required to be done on another person we will be teaching protocols to minimize risk - We will be switching to mannequins as soon as we are on the pool deck
All instructors are trained in updated COVID protocols
FIRST AID COURSES:
You will be set up with your own personal learning station (2m distance from the other stations)
Cleaning protocols have been increased
Equipment will not be shared amongst participants
Any skills involving partner work will be minimized, but when that is not possible, masks and gloves will be required to be worn.
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lifeguard courses
LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR COURSES
SPLASH INTO AN EXCITING AQUATIC CAREER!
LIT offers the full range of required lifeguard courses taught by experienced and
inspired instructors. Candidates as young as nine can start building their aquatic
careers with prerequisite classes. Click on the individual course badges below to
get started.
BRONZE STAR LIFESAVING COURSE Bronze Star is an action packed course full of First Aid, Water Rescue, Fitness and CPR Skills. This course is designed for 8-12 year olds. Candidates will start to develop team-work and problem-solving skills, as well as decision-making in rescue situations. This course includes a 400m timed swim as part of the evaluation criteria. LITs experienced instructors will help students prepare for this component.
**If you are 13 or older, please register for Bronze Medallion, or Bronze Medallion/Cross Combo**
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Bronze Medallion Lifesaving Course
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Bronze Medallion (BM) teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. BM 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. This course has a timed swim of 400 meters in 12 minutes.
Course Manual and pocket mask will be required to purchase at the course.
Courses taking place at Whiterock, students will be swimming in the ocean.
(Combo courses featuring both Bronze Medallion and Cross are also available)
Bronze Cross Lifesaving Course
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Bronze Cross (BC) is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision.
The Lifesaving Society’s BC begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. BC emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. BC is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs. This course has a timed swim of 400 meters in 11 minutes.
Participants at the Jewish Community Center must be fully vaccinated. Courses taking place at Whiterock, students will be swimming in the ocean.
This course is worth TWO (2) Grade 11 High School Credits & is the required pre-requisite for the National Lifeguard program.
(Combo courses featuring both Bronze Medallion and Cross
Bronze Medallion/Cross COMBO
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The Bronze Medallion/Cross Combo is designed for candidates that want to complete the first 2 courses of their Lifeguarding certifications. This course will start with Bronze Medallion in the first half and then move to a Bronze Cross course in the second half. This course is designed for candidates that are 13 years and older with the ability to swim. Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness – Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. This course will include a 400 m time swim.
The Bronze Cross portion of this course is worth TWO (2) Grade 11 High School Credits and is the required pre-requisite for the National Lifeguard program.
Course Manual and pocket mask will be required to purchase at the course. Courses taking place at Whiterock, student will be swimming in the ocean.
National Lifeguard Pool Option
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The National Lifeguard course is the last course in the Lifeguard stream required at pools across Canada. This course will ensure that candidates leave with a solid understanding of lifeguard principles, communication techniques and develop solid judgement skills for emergency procedures. Candidates focus on team-work skills throughout the course and learn how to adapt to different aquatic facilities.
This course is worth two (2) Grade 12 High School Credits.
Course Manual and Supplies will be required to be purchased from the instructor at some course locations.
Standard First Aid certification are only accepted from the following agencies: Canadian Red Cross (all LIT Courses are Red Cross), St. John's Ambulance, Lifesaving Society, Heart and Stroke of Canada, Canadian Ski Patrol
Pre-requisite must be shown on day 1 of the course: SFA and Bronze Cross
National Lifeguard Waterpark Option
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The National Lifeguard Waterpark certification is designed to take candidates with an NL Pool certification and prepare them for effective supervision in a Waterpark environment. The course will build on the knowledge that candidates have already obtained, and introduce them to waves, slide rescues, water currents, special water features and larger lifeguard teams. This course will also introduce the “pivot” guard system used at many larger facilities.
(NL Pool and Waterpark COMBO courses are also available)
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National Lifeguard Pool/Waterpark Combo
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The NL Pool/Waterpark Combo is a jam-packed course designed for candidates that want to work at a larger facility that requires both NL Pool Option and NL Waterpark Option certifications. Candidates will develop judgement skills, communication skills and learn about lifeguard principles for an indoor environment. A large focus of this course is on emergency procedures and fitness skills.
The NL Pool portion of this course is worth TWO (2) Grade 12 High School Credits.
Course Manual and Supplies will be required to be purchased from the instructor at some course locations.
Standard First Aid certifications are only accepted from the following agencies: Canadian Red Cross (all LIT Courses are Red Cross), St. John's Ambulance, Lifesaving Society, Heart and Stroke of Canada, Canadian Ski Patrol
For information about COVID19 protocols, facility openings and award expiry extensions, please visit our Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3iAoa0q
Lifeguard School
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Let us take you from start to finish with all the required courses to become a fully certified Lifeguard. Candidates of the lifeguard school will take the following certifications: Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, National Lifeguard Pool Option, and Water Safety Instructor courses.
This program is offered ONLY during the summer months. During other months you can register for each course individually to work with your schedule.
Course manual and supplies will be required to be purchased from the instructor at some course locations.
**We recommend bringing a tablet or laptop to all WSI Combo classes**
Lifeguard School offered ONLY during the Summer Season.
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Swim Instructor - New
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The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course trains candidates o the Competency Level 1 knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to teach the Society’s Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol programs. This is a new course starting January 2023 that replaces the Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor program.
Lifesaving Instructor
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Course Description: This Lifesaving Instructors Course Is An Add On To Your Swim For Life Instructors. Lifesaving Instructors Are Trained To Teach The Canadian Swim Patrol Program Awards, as well As The Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Fitness And Distinction Awards. Candidates Are Trained In And Must Demonstrate Skills, Knowledge And Attitudes At Competency Level 1 To Include All Aspects Of Learning As Well As Various Approaches Required To Teach Water Rescue, First Aid And Related Aquatic Skills In The Canadian Lifesaving Program. Candidates Also Learn About Long-Range And Short-Term Planning, Class Management, Safety Supervision And The Principles Of Evaluation
The YSI course is designed to teach candidates about how to effectively teach people how to swim and improve swimming techniques. Candidates will learn about the YMCA Healthy Child Development, Swimming Progressions and Activities, E.G.G.S., Swimming strokes and skills, and much more. Candidates who successfully complete the course will be certified as a YMCA Swim Instructor. 100% participation and attendance is required.
The pre-requisites to becoming a YMCA Aquatic Instructor are:
• 15 years of age • Current Bronze Cross or NL certification • Current Standard First Aid with adult, child and infant resuscitation
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