Advanced Certifications

The Brock pool will be closed April 1st - August, 2013 for maintenance. First Aid/CPR - Courses will be offered over the Spring & Summer. Fall Swim Registration: Saturday, August 16th, 9am-12nn. 

All certification courses are provided by the Lifesaving Society of Ontario.

*Only Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, or Canadian Ski Patrol are acceptable first aid certification providers for the purposes of meeting the requirements of the Lifesaving Society's leadership courses.

Lifeguarding Courses
National Lifeguard (NL)

The NL award is provided by the Lifesaving Society and is Canada's only nationally recognized lifeguard certification program. National Lifeguard is a legal certificate for lifeguarding throughout the country, and the only lifeguard certificate recognized by the province of Ontario. Training consists of core material plus content specific to the working Aquatic environment.

Prerequisites: 16 years of age by the exam date; Bronze Cross; Standard First Aid*
$233 (Brock student/member); $238 (non member)

$43 Alert Manual

Upcoming National Lifeguard Service courses:

• Wednesdays, January 9th – March 6th, 5:00-10:00pm
• March Break: Fri.-Wed. March 8th – 13th; Fri. 5:00-10:00pm,  Sat. – Wed. 8:30-5:00pm

Recertification—National Lifeguard
Ontario Health Regulations require lifeguards to recertify every 2 years. Previous NL certification does not need to be current to recertify. Participants must bring proof of previous NL certification and photo ID. $67 (Brock student/member), $72 (non-member)

Upcoming National Lifeguard Recertification courses:

• Friday, February 22nd, 8:30-12:30pm
• Saturday, March 16th, 8:30-12:30pm
• Sunday, March 17th, 8:30-12:30pm

Swim Instructor Courses
LSS Assistant Instructor
Through classroom learning and in-water practice, the Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor Course prepares candidates to help certified instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes. Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching, and they master basic progressions. The roles and responsibilities of instructors and their assistants are emphasized.

Prerequisites: 14 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross (or higher)
$128 (Brock student/member), $133 (non-member)

$75 Instructor Pac

Upcoming Assistant Instructor courses:

• Wednesdays, January 9th – March 6th, 6:00-9:00pm

LSS Swim Instructor & Lifesaving Instructor
These two courses are offered together. After successful completion, candidates will be certified to teach the Lifesaving Society's "Swim for Life" program and the "Bronze Family" of courses.
The Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Swim for Life program (Parent & Tot, Preschool, Swimmer, and Adult Swimmer). Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.
The Lifesaving Instructor course prepares instructors to teach Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Wading Pool Attendant, Lifesaving Fitness, Distinction, Diploma, Basic/Emergency First Aid, and CPR-A/B/C.

Prerequisites: 16 years of age before last day of course; Assistant Instructor; Bronze Cross or NLS.
$200 (Brock student/member), $225 (non-member)

$75 Instructor Pac

Upcoming Swim Instructor/Lifesaving Instructor courses:

• Friday/Saturday/Sunday, January 25th – February 3rd (Fridays 6–10 pm, Saturdays/Sundays 8:30 am–5 pm)

First Aid Instructor
First Aid Instructors are certified to teach Standard First Aid certifications. First aid instructors already certified by a recognized agency may apply for Lifesaving Society accreditation without taking the First Aid Instructor course.

Prerequisites: Current LSS Standard First Aid* CPR-C; Lifesaving Society Instructor and LSS Advanced Instructor
$143.00
Manual: $20 New First Aid Award Guide, $15 New First Aid Manual, $25 First Aid Instructor Resource CD

• Sunday, Jan. 20, 8 am - 5 pm

Aquatic Supervisor Training (AST)
For deck-level supervisory staff, this course provides the knowledge and skills (beyond NLS) to manage a safe aquatic environment.

Prerequisites: NLS or Lifesaving Instructor; 100 hours experience as a lifeguard and/or instructor (requires letter of proof from employer)
$83 (Brock student/member)
$88 (non-member)

$43 Ontario Guide to Public Pool Regulations

• Saturday/Sunday, July 27-28; 9 am - 2 pm