2019 Summer Recreation Guide

Aquatic Leadership

& FIRST AID

surrey.ca/pools 

THE CITY OF SURREY OFFERS ALL THE COURSES YOU NEED TO BECOME AN Aquatics Professional

AGE & PREREQUISITES

PROGRAM

CANADIAN SWIM PATROL - ROOKIE, RANGER AND STAR PATROL This three level pre-Bronze award progression delivers “work hard/play hard” training for skilled swimmers. Candidates earn recognition for success in content modules (stickers) and for overall award achievement (badges). BRONZE STAR Basic lifesaving program for pre-teens. Learn problem-solving and decision-making skills, get CPR training, develop Water Smart confidence, and lifesaving skills needed to become your own personal lifeguard. Includes a 400m timed swim. BRONZE MEDALLION Lifesavers learn how to respond in complex water rescue situations. Practice lifesaving techniques and develop stroke efficiency and endurance (500m timed swim). BRONZE CROSS Challenge yourself with advanced lifesaving techniques and skills. This course is worth two Grade 11 High School credits and is the prerequisite for the National Lifeguard (NL) award. STANDARD FIRST AID (SFA) W/ CPR C This comprehensive course covers: choking, wound care, strains, sprains and dislocations, breathing emergencies, sudden medical conditions, head and spine injuries, poisons, as well as treatment for chest pain, stroke, and shock. Includes CPR C and AED training for adults, children and infants. WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR MODULE 1&2 Prepares and certifies candidates to teach the Red Cross Swim and Water Safety Programs. Candidates are assessed on their ability to plan, teach, and evaluate the Red Cross Swim programs. Module 1 includes stroke evaluation, instructor emergency response skills, and an online component (approx. 20hrs). Module 2 includes 8-12 hours of practice teaching, as well as classroom and pool components. NATIONAL LIFEGUARD (NL) - POOL OPTION The NL program develops communication skills, a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, a responsible attitude and the skills and fitness required by lifeguards. Intended for those seeking employment as a lifeguard.

8-12yrs Completion of Swim Kids level 7

9-12yrs

OPTIONAL

13yrs+ or Completion of Bronze Star

13yrs+ Bronze Medallion

14yrs+

REQUIRED *

15yrs+ Bronze Cross or SFA w/ CPR C / AED Optional recommended:

Stroke Assessment Certificate (obtained during a free Pre-WSI Stroke Assessment)

16yrs+ Bronze Cross SFA with CPR-C

*YOU ARE NOW CERTIFIED TO APPLY AS A Lifeguard & Swimming Instructor WITH THE CITY OF SURREY! SECOND TRY ASSURANCE: If you fail a course (excludes recertification), you may retake the course one additional time for just the cost of the examination fee. To be eligible, 100% attendance, participation, and completion of all assignments is required. Not applicable on program withdrawals.

16yrs+ NL Pool option CPR-C

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD (NL) - WATERPARK OPTION Learn to manage the challenges of a waterpark environment including: waves, waterslides, and multiple pools.

LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR Certifies candidates to teach and evaluate the Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross programs and is worth one Grade 11 High School credit. BCRPA FITNESS THEORY & INSTRUCTOR AQUAFIT MODULE Become a certified fitness leader! This course and specialty module are required to become a certified BCRPA Aquafit Instructor.

16yrs+ Bronze Cross

16yrs+ Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid

BONUS COURSES

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