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View employment opportunities at vaughan.ca/RecJobs Aquatic Leadership Becoming a Swim Instructor & Lifeguard Important Information Lifesaving Society Certification Certification & Course Manual Cost: Programs: Please note the certification Included in course fee. programs in this brochure are offered by the City of Vaughan, as an affiliate with What to Bring: You may be required the Lifesaving Society, Water Polo Canada, to bring proof of the listed prerequisites, Dive Ontario or Synchro Ontario. In order previous course manuals, comfortable to become certified, the City is required clothing, bathing attire, towels, whistle, to forward your registration information notepaper/pen, meals/snacks and a refillable directly to the appropriate organization. You water bottle. may receive information directly from that Supervision: There may be times when a organization in the future. participant may be unsupervised. These may Course Prerequisites: Original prerequisite include before, during and after the course. certifications must be presented at the start If you have a concern, please contact the of each course. Please consult the individual Aquatic Coordinator prior to the course. course descriptions to determine what is Course Attendance: 100% attendance and required. To check your current awards, visit active participation in both the class and pool lifesavingsociety.com (for Lifesaving portion is required to complete all courses. Society courses) and click on the ‘Find a Member/Check Your Certifications’ link. Unsuccessful Completion: Candidates This service may not be offered by other are evaluated continuously throughout the certification organizations. In situations course. If unsuccessful, candidates must where age is indicated as a requirement, retake the full course. Bronze Medallion please bring proof of age. and Bronze Cross candidates may try a challenge exam. Age: Candidates must be the prerequisite age as of the final day of the course. Out-of-Country Awards: You must hold a certification recognized by Ontario Pre-Course Assignments & Experience: Health Regulations in order to lifeguard The advanced leadership courses may require in Ontario. Apply to the Lifesaving Society the candidate to complete a pre-course (416.490.8844) for your out-of-country assignment or provide original proof of award equivalency. instructional and/or lifeguarding experience before the course begins. Please consult the individual course descriptions to determine the requirements.

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Benefits Swimming Instructors • Flexible hours & shifts • develop the important life skills • Competitive wages of swimming • Feel-good work • create an enjoyable environment for • Training & advancement people of all ages and abilities while • Course + recert discounts focusing on safety • Friendships & fun Certifications: Lifesaving Instructor and • Character building + confidence Swim Instructor, and either Bronze Cross, • Fitness membership discount Distinction or Lifeguards • water rescue professionals trained in emergency care • prevent accidents and identify hazards Wet Interview: • determine safe practices around the pool Aquatic Staff Screening Certifications: National Lifeguard; or Aquatic staff hiring consists of a wet Bronze Cross or Distinction for and dry interview. During the wet inter- Assistant Lifeguards view applicants will be asked to per- form National Lifeguard skills and Aquafitness Instructors demonstrate certain instructional skills. Applicants are required to bring a bath- • teach active, fun and safe exercises ing suit and whistle. A dry interview will to a group be arranged upon successful comple- Certifications: Aquafitness Instructor tion of the wet interview. Please con- tact the Aquatic Coordinator of the fa- General Requirements cility where the screening is taking place if you wish to register less than • 16 years+, certifications must be current 48 hours in advance. and include Standard First Aid/CPR-C Prerequisite: Standard First Aid, Na- • Vulnerable sector check dated within tional Lifeguard or Swim Instructor. Can- one year didates without a National Lifeguard certification must have completed Bronze Cross within the past two years.

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For current course, exam locations & schedules view the Recreation Guide at vaughan.ca/recreation Becoming a Standard Specialty Swim Instructor Exams First Aid & Recertifications Courses & Lifeguard CPR-C & Clinics

Becoming a Bronze Medallion/Cross & Swim Instructor Standard First Aid & Lifeguard This unique combination course offers partici- pants the opportunity to learn the necessary prerequisites to becoming a lifeguard. Chal- Bronze Medallion & lenges include an 18 minute 600m swim; Emergency First Aid shallow and deep water rescues; management Learn lifesaving principles embodied in the (4) of spinal injuries; CPR; and first aid. Successful components of water-rescue education: judg- candidates will be awarded Bronze Medallion, ment, fitness, knowledge, and skill. Rescuers Bronze Cross and Lifesaving Standard First Aid learn tows, carries and release methods in with CPR-C certifications. preparation for risky and challenging rescues. Prerequisite: Age 13 years+ or Bronze Star. Swimmers develop stroke efficiency, complete a 500m swim within 15 minutes, and learn techniques for managing spinal injuries in Bronze Cross shallow water. Emergency First Aid provides Bronze Cross offers advanced training, including general knowledge and practical experience an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic with victim assessment and in the treatment facilities. Candidates must complete a 600m of various injuries. Lifesavers also learn CPR swim within 18 minutes. Lifesavers learn spinal techniques for adult and child victims. injury and pulseless victim rescues. Lifesavers also learn CPR techniques for adult, children Prerequisite: Age 13 years+ or Bronze Star. and infant victims. Prerequisite: Age 13 years+, Bronze Medal- lion and Emergency First Aid.

Leadership courses are subject to change and may be added/removed seasonally. For registration & cancellation/ withdrawal policies, visit vaughan.ca/recreation.

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Assistant Swim Instructor National Lifeguard: Pool Through classroom learning and in-water The National Lifeguard award is the elite life- practice, this program prepares candidates to guarding award in Canada. Candidates are help certified instructors deliver swimming trained in lifeguarding techniques, with an and lifesaving classes. Candidates are intro- emphasis on teamwork. Topics include com- duced to key principles of learning and teach- munications with Emergency Management ing, and master basic progressions. The lead- Service personal, special circumstances, 1 and ership roles and responsibilities of instructors 2 rescuer scenario and more. Candidates must and their assistants are emphasized. complete a 400m swim within 10 minutes and Prerequisite: Age 14 years+ and Bronze other fitness skills. Cross or higher. Prerequisite: Age 16 years+ Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid. Standard First Aid Lifesaving & Swim Instructor must be from one of the following agencies: This course prepares individuals to organize, Lifesaving Society, , St. plan, teach and evaluate basic swim strokes, John Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol. lifesaving skills, first aid skills, resuscitation Note: 100% attendance and participation techniques and related skills. Candidates ac- is mandatory. quire proven teaching methods, a variety of stroke development drills and correction tech- niques. Swim Instructors teach candidates in Exams all levels of the Swim for Life® program. Cur- rent Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructors Bronze Medallion Exam teach the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Pro- This challenge exam is designed for candidates grams and Emergency First Aid. who have completed the course but either Prerequisite: Age 16 years+, Bronze Cross missed or failed the original exam. It is also ide- or higher. al for candidates requiring recertification. There will be an evaluation of all items at this level. Note: 100% attendance and participation Note: Successful candidates receive certification. is mandatory. Prerequisite: Age 13 years+ or Bronze Star.

Bronze Cross Exam This challenge exam is designed for candi- Vaughan Sports: dates who have completed the course but ei- Lifesaving ther missed or failed the original exam. It is Comprised of 5 fundamental levels: an also ideal for candidates requiring recertifica- obstacle swim, tow with fins, lifesaving tion. There will be an evaluation of all items at medley, throwing accuracy, and object this level. support. Plus 2 team events: the obsta- Note: Successful candidates receive certification. cle relay and medley relay. A friendly Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and Emer- swim meet is held each session, and gency First Aid or Standard First Aid from one participants compete in the Junior Tele- of: Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Ca- games competition as well as provincial nadian Red Cross, and Canadian Ski Patrol. championships in June. Prerequisite: Teen/Adult Swim 3, or Swimmer 5. vaughan.ca/recreation 5 Aquatic Leadership

Standard First Aid Recertifications & CPR-C Standard First Aid & CPR-C Standard First Aid & CPR-C Recertification Candidates gain comprehensive training in all This course reviews a candidate’s existing Stan- aspects of first aid and CPR-C. Standard First dard First Aid and CPR skills in a practical set- Aid is for those who want an in-depth under- ting. Successful completion renews the award standing of such topics as: medical and legal for three years, and is recognized by WSIB. considerations; spinal injury management; en- Prerequisite: Current Lifesaving Society Stan- vironmental injuries; bone and joint injuries; dard First Aid and CPR-C. abdominal and chest injuries; burns; and other medical emergencies. CPR-C covers adult, National Lifeguard child, and infant CPR. Successful candidates Recertification: Pool are awarded Lifesaving Society Standard First The candidate’s lifeguarding skills are evaluat- Aid and CPR-C certifications. These are recog- ed. Emphasis is on teamwork and demonstra- nized by the Workplace Safety & Insurance tion of skills at the National Lifeguard stan- Board (WSIB). dard. Successful completion renews the award for two years. To qualify for a REcertification, Prerequisite: National Lifeguard. your last certification must have been: • With the Lifesaving Society Specialty • A full Standard First Aid/CPR-C Courses & Clinics course (16 hours) • No longer than exactly 3 years ago Aquafitness Instructor Certification Learn the benefits of aquafitness, and how to plan and conduct a class. Walk away from this two-day course a certified aquafitness instruc- tor. Certification is valid for 6 months, after that simply send us a video of you teaching a 45 minute aquafitness class (audio included), take a written test and your certification will be renewed for two years. Prerequisite: Age 16 years+, Standard First Aid.

vaughan.ca/RecOnline Aquafitness Instructor Recertification This course requires previously certified City of Vaughan Aquafitness Instructors to submit a 45 minute video recording of a recent aquafit- ness class they have taught within the last Leadership courses are subject to change and may be three months. There is also a written test. added/removed seasonally. For registration & cancellation/ withdrawal policies, visit vaughan.ca/recreation. Completion of this certification can be done by correspondence.

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Aquatic Supervisor Distinction Experienced lifeguards are prepared to be Develop advanced water rescue skills and Deck Supervisors, Head Lifeguards and Pool knowledge, and an understanding of fitness Managers. Topics include facility manage- training principles. Challenges include: com- ment, legal regulations governing public pleting a 700m swim within 14 minutes; the pools, aquatic emergencies, supervisory skills, implications of assuming responsibility in an critical incident stress management and public emergency; how to deal with two (2) victims relations skills. This course has a pre-course at once; and the rescue of a non-breathing assignment. Contact the Aquatic Coordinator spinal injury victim. Inherent in the name of (at the pool where the course is running) upon the award, participants must perform each registration to arrange pick-up. Could be of- item `with distinction’. A great challenge to fered with SEE Auditor course. help maintain and improve your lifesaving Prerequisite: Proof of 100 hours experience skills, both before and after taking the Nation- lifeguarding and/or instructing and National al Lifeguard and Instructor awards. Lifeguard or Lifesaving Instructor awards. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross.

SEE Auditor Examiner Standards Course The SEE Auditor (Supervision Evaluation En- The first step in a two-step process to be ap- hancement) course is designed to give individ- pointed as an Examiner for the Society, and uals the knowledge, training and tools re- prepares Examiner candidates to evaluate the quired to evaluate the safety of lifeguard and Society’s lifesaving awards. instructor supervision using a quantifiable Prerequisite: Lifesaving Instructor. measuring system. Could be offered with Aquatic Supervisor course. Lifesaving Coaching Clinic: Prerequisite: Proof of 100 hours experience Level 1 lifeguarding and National Lifeguard, National Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1 provides train- Lifeguard Examiner, or Aquatic Supervisor. ing for Lifesaving Instructors who wish to coach Lifesaving Sport at the community level. Diving Instructor The course focuses on the fundamentals of This clinic is for anyone interested in becoming coaching and Lifesaving Sport skills in the a learn to dive instructor. Coaches will learn pool. Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1 may basic diving skills, safety principles for partici- teach and certify the Society’s Lifesaving Sport pants with no diving experience, as well as be Fundamentals program. able to teach basic skill sets in a fun and inter- Prerequisite: Lifesaving Instructor award, active way to their young athletes after taking Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid. this workshop. No diving experience required. Prerequisite: Age 16 years+. Recommend- Lifesaving Officials Clinic ed: Lifesaving Instructor or Swim Instructor. This community officials course trains parents, staff and volunteers to officiate at communi- ty-level Lifesaving Sport competitions. The course focuses on the duties and roles of Offi- cials who are required in large numbers (e.g. timers, runners, tabulators) when hosting a Lifesaving Sport event. Prerequisite: Age 13 years+. vaughan.ca/recreation 7 Aquatic Leadership

Lifesaving Trainer Course Standard First Aid Instructor Shapes positive attitudes and values about The Lifesaving Society’s Standard First Aid In- the Society’s Trainer program, planning, learn- structor course is designed to provide Lifesav- ing/teaching, and evaluation content. The clin- ing Instructors with the knowledge and re- ic provides candidates with an understanding sources required to organize, plan, and deliver of the expectations and requirements to teach Lifesaving Society First Aid awards up to and instructors, and prepares participants to suc- including Standard First Aid and CPR-C. This cessfully apprentice as an Instructor Trainer on course has a pre-course assignment. Success- the Instructor course(s) of their choice. With ful candidates may obtain First Aid Examiner apprenticeship experience and the positive status after completing the Examiner Stan- recommendation of an experienced Instructor dards course, and successfully co-teaching an Trainer, the Society may appoint the individual ensure standard First Aid course with an expe- as an Instructor Trainer. rienced Trainer. Prerequisite: Lifesaving Society Instructor Prerequisite: Lifesaving Instructor and Stan- and Examiner certification. Significant teach- dard First Aid certification from one of: Life- ing and examining experience, in the award(s) saving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian the examiner wishes to be appointed a Trainer. Red Cross Society, Canadian Ski Patrol. Participants should have a good understand- ing of the Society’s lifesaving programs, tech- Water Polo Instructor nical content, progressions, evaluation stan- This clinic is for anyone interested in becoming dards and procedures. a water polo instructor. Coaches will learn ba- sic water polo skills, safety principles for par- National Lifeguard Instructor ticipants with no water polo experience, as Candidates learn the expectations and re- well as be able to teach basic skill sets in a fun quirements of teaching the National Lifeguard and interactive way to their young athletes program. Classroom and pool sessions allow after taking this workshop. No water polo ex- participants to demonstrate and develop their perience required. knowledge, teaching and evaluation skills. Prerequisite: Age 16 years+. Recommend- This course has a pre-course assignment. Con- ed: Lifesaving Instructor or Swim Instructor. tact the Aquatic Coordinator upon registration to arrange pickup. Successful candidates may obtain National Lifeguard Examiner status af- ter completing the course, and successfully co-teaching an entire National Lifeguard course with an experienced Trainer. Prerequisite: Current Lifesaving Instructor, current National Lifeguard (any option). Questions? Call the Aquatic Coordinator at your local community centre.

Leadership courses are subject to change and may be added/removed seasonally. For registration & cancellation/ withdrawal policies, visit vaughan.ca/recreation.

8 vaughan.ca/recreation VOLUNTEER at your local pool and receive discounted lifeguard or instructor training By volunteering with certified instructors and lifeguards to deliver swim lessons and recreational swims, you’ll earn credits for every volunteer hour worked. These credits can be applied to the cost of select leadership courses required to become a lifeguard or swim instructor.

Benefits Volunteer hours • enhances your eligibility for aquatic required for discounted employment through networking and building a positive rapport leadership course fees: • provides you with invaluable work-related skills and experience 80 hours Bronze Cross • helps you earn volunteer hours towards high school requirements 40 hours Assistant Swim Instructor

General Requirements 100 hours Lifesaving & Swim Instructor • 13 years+ with current Bronze Medallion certification 100 hours National Lifeguard • interview selection process; only successful candidates are contacted • vulnerable sector check

For details call the Aquatic Coordinator at your local pool or visit vaughan.ca/RecJobs We’re lifeguards Flexible hours & shifts swim instructorshiring & Competitive wages Feel-good work Training & advancement Course + recert discounts Friendships & fun Lifesaving & Swim Instructor Character building + confidence Standard First Aid & CPR-C Fitness membership discount

I love my rec job because teaching kids a life-saving skill & seeing them improve from lesson to lesson feels really rewarding.

Swim Instructor AllysonVellore Village Pool

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