aquatic certifications for youth Become a <strong>Swim</strong> Instructor or Lifeguard! Aquatic Leadership = Job training, skills and friends for life! Successfully complete your NLS and instructor certifications at <strong>Dovercourt</strong> and you will be guaranteed a lifeguard / swim instructor position for Fall <strong>2019</strong>. Bronze Star Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as individuals and in partners. They learn CPR and develop Water Smart® confidence and the lifesaving skills to become their own personal lifeguard. Prerequisite: Recommended 12 years of age. 150 minutes. Mon-Fri 8:30am-11:00am, Jul 8 – 12, 14198 – $75 Mon-Fri 8:30am-11:00am, Jul 29 – Aug 2 14199 – $75 Bronze Medallion / Emergency 1st Aid Learn Lifesaving principles based on water rescue, judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, and release methods in preparation for rescues of increased risk; learn to respond to increasing complex situations involving conscious and unconscious victims with obstructed airways and develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim (or timed swims). Prerequisite: 12 years of age & Bronze Star or 13 years & good swim ability. (Level 6 or equivalent). Manual: Canadian Lifesaving Manual $51. Mon-Fri 4:00pm-6:30pm, Jul 2 – Jul 12, AQL1920 – $132 Bronze Cross Bronze Cross teaches the differences between lifesaving and lifeguarding, safe supervision in aquatic facilities, and the principles of emergency procedures and teamwork. Participants learn how to rescue a spinal injured victim and a pulseless victim. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid. Mon-Fri 4:00pm-6:00pm, Jul 2 – Jul 12, AQL1916 – $99 NLS/ National Lifeguard Service Candidates will learn skills relevant to safe supervision of a pool. These include teamwork, communication, and the use of specialized equipment and safety supervision. Prerequisites: Age 16, Bronze Cross and Standard 1st Aid and CPR ‘C’. Manual: Alert $51 Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Jun 24 – Jun 28, AQL1923 – $165 Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Aug 26 – Aug 30, AQL1924 – $165 <strong>Swim</strong> Instructor <strong>Swim</strong> Instructor candidates learn to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills, and acquire proven teaching methods and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. <strong>Swim</strong> Instructors are certified to teach and evaluate all levels of the Lifesaving Society <strong>Swim</strong> Program: Parent & Tot, Preschool, <strong>Swim</strong>mer, and Adult <strong>Swim</strong>mer. Progressively evaluated, so 100% attendance is required. Prerequisites: 16 years of age and Bronze Cross or NLS. Manuals: $44 Tue 5:30-9:30pm, Aug 13 AND Sat Sun 10:00am-6:00pm, Aug 17 – 18, AQL1944 – $127 Lifesaving Instructor The Lifesaving Instructor Course prepares instructors to teach the Canadian <strong>Swim</strong> Patrol, Bronze medal awards, and Emergency First Aid. Lifesaving Instructors may evaluate and certify candidates in the <strong>Swim</strong> Patrol, Bronze Star, Emergency First Aid, and Lifesaving Fitness Awards. Progressively evaluated, so 100% attendance is required. Prerequisites: 16 years of age & Bronze Cross or NLS. Manuals $67 Tue 5:30 -9:30pm, Aug 20 AND Sat Sun 10:00am-8:00pm, Aug 24 – 25, AQL1940 – $127 Lifesaving Standard First Aid & CPR “C” An in-depth understanding of first aid such as medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, burns and other medical injuries. Prerequisites: Open to all. Recommended 12 years of age and older. Manual: Canadian First Aid Manual $19 Sat Sun 9:00am-5:00pm, Jul 27 – 28, AQL1960 – $122 for ADULTS Learn ADULT LEARN TO SWIM A gentle learn to swim program for the TRUE non-swimmer. Don’t be left on shore, have the kids swim circles around you, or hesitate to participate in water activities again. Prerequisite: 16 years & up Sat 8:00-8:50am, Jul 7 – Aug 25, 14308 – $105 to: <strong>Swim</strong>, Save a Life, Learn to Teach. ADULT DROP IN LESSONS Tue 8:30-9:20pm, Jul 2 – Aug 27, $10/lesson or 8 visit pass $62.96 Thu 8:30-9:20pm, Jul 4 – Aug 29, $10/lesson or 8 visit pass $62.96 NLS RECERT Prerequisite: NLS, must bring card to recert. Fri 5:00-9:00pm, Aug 16, AQL1944 – $77 STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR “C” RECERT Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, Jul 20, AQL1950 – $94 page 6
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