National lifeguard award – pool
Lifeguard - 40 hours of training + evaluation
Sunday, October 3RD to Sunday, December 12TH (9:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M)
Instructor: Shirley Baaklini ()
DESCRIPTION:
The National Lifeguard award is a national performance standard and the only award recognized throughout Canada that allows its holder to work as a lifeguard anywhere in the country. The course has been developed to better understand lifeguarding principles and develop good judgment and a responsible attitude regarding the lifeguard’s responsibilities in an aquatic facility. You can specialize in the following four options: pool, waterpark, waterfront and surf.
HOLDERS OF A NATIONAL LIFEGUARD AWARD ARE ENTITLED TO WORK AS LIFEGUARDS AS SOON AS THEY REACH 17 YEARS OLD.
Prerequisites:
- Minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid (please inform the instructor if you have not completed this course).
Medallion & bronze cross & emergency first aid
Assitant- lifeguard-35 hours of training + evaluation
Saturday, October 2 to Saturday, December 11th (9:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M)
Instructor: Shirley Baaklini ()
DESCRIPTION:
BRONZE MEDALLION :
The Bronze Medallion introduces the four basic components of lifesaving: judgement, knowledge, skills and physical fitness. You will learn defense, release, tow and carry techniques to be prepared to save conscious and unconscious victims in situations that are increasingly risky. You will also improve your swimming technique and endurance. THE HOLDER OF A BRONZE MEDALLION AWARD IS ENTITLED TO WORK AS ASSISTANT-LIFEGUARD IN A POOL (15 YEARS OLD AND OLDER).
BRONZE CROSS:
If you’re seeking a more advanced training and want to know the basic notions of aquatic facility supervision, you need a Bronze Cross award. You will also learn to rescue a spinal-injured victim in the deep part of the pool and a submerged victim in cardiopulmonary arrest.
THE HOLDER OF A BRONZE CROSS AWARD IS ENTITLED TO WORK AS ASSISTANT-LIFEGUARD IN A POOL (15 YEARS OLD AND OLDER) AND ON A BEACH (16 YEARS OLD AND OLDER).
Prerequisites:
- To be at least 13 years old at the final evaluation, or to hold the Bronze Star award
- To demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for the Canadian Red Cross Junior 10 level
Please follow this link for more details:
https://www.amilia.com/store/en/complexe-sportif-robert-hartley/shop/activities/3507951
