Swim For Life: Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Course
The Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor certification prepares candidates to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills. Swim Instructors teach and evaluate candidates in the Society’s Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol levels. Candidates are trained in, and must demonstrate skills, knowledge, and attitudes at a Competency Level 1 to achieve certification.
Prerequisites
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Bronze Cross (need not be current)
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Completed online Adapted Swim Instructor course prior to attending the in-person session
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Must be at least 15 years old before the course completion date
Recognition
Digital Certificate
Currency
2 years from certification date
LSS Swim Instructor RECERTIFICATION
The Swim for Life Instructor Recert renews a candidate’s Swim for Life Instructor award for 24 months. Candidates must successfully pass the course and complete a Swim for Life® skills assessment.
Prerequisites
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Swim for Life Instructor (current within 5 years)
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Completed online Adapted Swim Instructor course prior to attending the in-person session
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Candidates are responsible for having the correct prerequisites. If you have any questions in regards to this please reach out to us.
Recognition
Digital Certificate
Currency
2 years from certification date