Alberta Why become a ? Society Being a lifeguard is much more than sitting Lifeguard in a chair watching the pool. Course Information become a close team of people you can count on. Lifeguards get to learn about the water chemistry of pools and what it takes to keep a pool clean. You learn how to teach people to be safe in and around the water. Lifeguards teach accident preven- tion and water safety, learn life skills all while having fun and collecting a paycheck. Join the small world of Aquatics if you are looking for a career that is both fun and challenging.

Any questions contact: Katie 780-723-7665 [email protected] Aquatic Supervisor

Steps to becoming a lifeguard

Lifesaving Society Course Dates: Course Dates: Bronze Star February 14, 21, 28 March 6 & 13 March 20 4—9pm (10 hours) 4—9 pm each day March 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 7—3 pm

Prerequisite: Swimmer 6 (Age 10+) $160 $325.00

Bronze Star is the pre-Bronze Medallion train- **Please bring swim suit, towel, googles, **Please bring swim suit, towel, googles, ing standard and excellent preparation for suc- water and snacks. Breaks will not be long** water and snacks. Breaks will not be cess in Bronze Medallion. In Bronze Star, par- long** ticipants develop problem solving and decision Lifesaving Society making kills as individuals and in partners. National Lifeguard Lifesaving Society They learn CPR and develop water smart con- (40 hrs) Swim Instructor fidence and the lifesaving skills needed to be (32 hrs) their own personal lifeguard. Prerequisite: , Standard and a minimum of 16 years of Course Dates: Prerequisite: 16 years and older, Bronze age. 16 lengths in 10 min TBA cross or higher The Lifesaving Society‘s national Lifeguard certi- Lifesaving Society The Lifesaving Swim Instructor Course fo- fication builds on the fundamental skills, cuses on preparing the instructor to teach Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross knowledge, fitness, judgment and values taught in and evaluate basic movement and swim- (30 hrs) the prerequisite Lifesaving Society lifesaving cer- ming skills, strokes and fitness. Candidates tification. Recognized as the standard for life- Prerequisites: Minimum age 13 years, are introduced to key principles of learning guards in Canada, National Lifeguard training 20 lengths in 15 min , 24 lengths in 18 min develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding and teaching and acquire proven teaching Bronze Medallion award teaches an understanding principles, good judgment and a mature and re- methods, a variety of skill and stroke devel- of the lifesaving principals embodied in the four sponsible attitude toward the role of a lifeguard. opment drills and correction techniques. components of water rescue education: judgement, The primary role of National Lifeguard is the pre- Fee: $325.00 knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, vention of emergency situations and the timely carries and defences and release methods in prepa- and effective resolution of emergencies. The Na- Course Dates: ration for challenging rescues of increased risk in- tional Lifeguard certifications prepares lifeguard TBA volving conscious and unconscious victims of vari- to fulfill this role as professional facilitators of ous types. Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers **Please bring Canadian Lifesaving Manu- safe, enjoyable aquatics. The National Lifeguard who want the challenge of more advanced training al, swim suit, googles, water, and snacks. program develops the basic lifeguarding skills, including an introduction to safe supervision in Breaks will not be long. Also bring warm aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is the prerequisite principles and decision making process to help clothes** for all advanced training programs including Na- lifeguards evaluate and adapt to different aquatic tional Lifeguard and instructor certification. In- facilities and emergencies. cludes CPR C.