The Lifesaving Society’s Lifesaving Instructor course is designed to prepare candidates to teach and evaluate the Society’s Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross awards. This course focuses on effective teaching methods, stroke development, lesson planning, and class management. Through a combination of classroom learning and in-water practice, participants gain the skills needed to deliver engaging and safe swim instruction. Candidates must be at least 15 years old by the end of the course and hold a current Bronze Cross certification. The program includes a minimum of 36 hours of instruction, which requires 100% attendance and participation. Successful candidates receive Lifesaving Instructor certification, valid for two years, and are eligible to teach all levels of the Lifesaving Society’s programs. Required reference materials which will be provided on the first day of the course include the Lifesaving Instructor Pack, which contains the Instructor Manual, Swim Patrol Award Guide, Bronze Medals Award Guide, First Aid Award Guide, and Leadership Binder. For more information, please visit the Lifesaving Society’s official website.

**Successful completion of this course is worth ONE (1) Additional Grade 11 Credit (Bronze Cross provides TWO (2) Credits)**

This course requires 100% attendance. Missing any portion of the course will require the student to take the course again as per LSS.

 

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the course, Bronze Cross certification (need not be current)