COVID-19 Protocols:

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.

Lifeguard Courses

National Lifeguard Pool/Waterpark Combo

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

Prerequisites: 15 years old by last day of the course, Bronze Cross, 14 hour Standard First Aid (from a recognized agency)

How to Become a Lifeguard