Rec Guide - City of Kelowna

16 PRoGRAMs
AquATICS
Lifeguard Training Programs
registrants must present all prerequisites and proof of age on the first day
of courses.
How to Become a Lifeguard
Bronze star (optional)
Bronze Medallion
Bronze cross
aec or sFa (cpR-c)
national Lifeguard service (nLs)
Bronze Star
bronze Star is the pre-bronze Medallion training standard and is
excellent preparation for success in bronze Medallion. In bronze
Star, candidates develop problem solving and decision making skills
as individuals and in partners. They develop WaterSmart confidence;
learn CPR and basic lifesaving skills.
Prerequisites:
• 11 years of age is recommended by the last
day of the course
• Ability to swim 200 meters
127579 F 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Jan 11-Feb 22 Fee: $69
Bronze Medallion
bronze Medallion award teaches an understanding of the lifesaving
principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education:
judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries,
defenses and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of
increased risk, involving conscious and unconscious victims of various
types. Candidates also develop stroke efficiency and endurance in
timed swims.
Prerequisites:
• 13 years of age by the last day of the course or
completion of bronze Star
required Material (available for purchase at time of registration)
• Canadian Lifesaving Manual
127580 Jan 11-19 Fee: $166.68
F 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-5:30 PM
Bronze Cross
bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of
more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision
in aquatic facilities. bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced
lifeguarding and leadership training programs.
Prerequisites:
• bronze Medallion (need not be current)
• 14 years of age is recommended
127581 Jan 25-Feb 2 Fee: $166.68
F 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-5:30 PM
Bronze Medallion/Bronze Cross Combo
this course teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles
embodied in the four components of water rescue education judgment,
knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers will progress from self rescue
techniques to more advanced skills such as managing aquatic
spinal injuries and preventing the loss of life in a variety of aquatic
emergencies.
Prerequisites:
• 13 years of age by the last day of the course or completion
of bronze Star; 14 years of age is recommended
required Material (available for purchase at time of registration)
• Canadian Lifesaving Manual
127584 M-F 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Mar 18-22 Fee: $267.28
national Lifeguard Service Pool option
nLs is recognized as the standard of measurement of lifeguarding
performance in Canada. The National Lifeguard Service® (NLS) award
builds on the skills, knowledge and values that the Lifesaving Society
teaches in its Canadian Swim Patrol, jr. Lifeguard Clubs and bronze
Medal awards to develop the practical skills and knowledge required
by lifeguards. nLs pool option trains lifeguards in safety supervision
and rescue in a pool environment.
Prerequisites:
• 16 years of age by the last day of the course
• bronze Cross by the first day of the course
(need not be current)
• Standard First Aid (SFA) with a CPR-C or Aquatic
emergency Care (AeC) with a CPR-C (need not be current)
We strongly recommend that prerequisites are current
required Material (available for purchase at time of registration)
• Alert Lifeguard in Action Manual
• NLS Fanny Pack
127585 Feb 15-Mar 9 Fee: $343.36
F 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Sa 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
national Lifeguard Service Pool option Precert
& recert
nLs award holders are recertified by completing an nLs Precert-Recert
Clinic. The precert acts as an opportunity for review and allows the
candidates to become familiar with the evaluation standards. the
recert acts as the actual evaluation segment. to remain current you
must recertify every 2 years.
Prerequisites:
• Previous NLS Pool Option
• We strongly recommend a current CPR-C
127588 Sa 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Jan 5 Fee: $109.40
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