Opportunities

Take the Opportunity to Be A Better Lifeguard!
The VLA can offer members the opportunity to become better lifeguards by putting their knowledge, skills, and abilities to use. Take the opportunity to become part of an integral team of lifeguards for open water swim races, triathlons, and Half Ironman races. Take the opportunity to put your first aid knowledge and skills to the test by volunteering for the Celebration of Lights fireworks festival. Take the opportunity to volunteer as an assistant instructor for the VLA Beach Alert Jr. Lifeguard Program. Take the opportunity to train and practise with the VLA’s Sport Lifesaving Club.
Every opportunity the VLA offers will build on your previous teaching experience and lifeguarding skills and will become a substantial addition to your resume.

Apr. 11	Vancouver Lifeguard School Competition	July 24	Celebration of Lights
May 17-24	Children’s Festival	July 28	Celebration of Lights
July 1	Canada Day Challenge	July 31	Celebration of Lights
July 2	Free Beach Alert Day	Aug. 9-13	Beach Alert 5
July 4	Subaru ½ Ironman	Aug. 16-20	Beach Alert 6
July 5-9	Beach Alert 1	Aug. 21	VLA Competition (unconfirmed)
July 12-16	Beach Alert 2	Aug. 14	Kits Challenge
July 19-23	Beach Alert 3	Sept. 6	Vancouver Triathlon
July 18	Bay Challenge
July 26-30	Beach Alert 4
July 21	Celebration of Lights