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AQUATIC LEADERSHIP & FIRST AID

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Drowning doesn’t just happen to non- swimmers in the summer, every year one out of every 12 Canadians who drowns each year plunges to death through ice. Snowmobiling, ice fishing, and playing on ice account for most of these accidents. Never go out on the ice alone, a buddy may be able to help resue you, or go get help if you get into difficulty.

AQUATIC LEADERSHIP & FIRST AID TRAINING?

The City of Surrey Aquatic Leadership & First AidTraining program offers all the courses you need to become a lifeguard and swimming instructor. Providing the highest standards of excellence in training and instruction, our quality, affordable, hands-on courses are certified by the Lifesaving Society, the Canadian Red Cross, and British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). LOOKING FOR A REWARDING AND EXCITING JOB? Well-trained Swimming instructors & Lifeguards are in high demand. Make an investment in yourself and your future with City of Surrey’s certified Aquatic Leadership & First AidTraining. WHY BECOME A SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR/ LIFEGUARD? Aquatic Recreation is an exciting and rewarding field that is filled with excellent career development opportunities. As a certified Aquatic Recreation professional, you can: have a rewarding and exciting job that offers great pay and flexible hours teach swimming lessons and water safety develop valuable lifelong leadership and communication skills earn high school credits Bronze Cross – two (2) grade 11 credits Water Safety Instructor – two (2) grade 11 credits Lifesaving Instructor – one (1) grade 11 credit National Lifeguard – two (2) grade 12 credits make a difference in the lives of others work in a positive team environment have fun

Standard First Aid (SFA) Learn how to save a life! 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. Standard First Aid is a WorkSafeBC Occupational Level 1 equivalent and can be used in the workplace. CLOVERDALE 2 Sessions $170.60 14yrs+ Sa-Su 9am–5pm Jan 11 4699425 Sa-Su 9am–5pm Feb 15 4699449 Sa-Su 9am–5pm Mar 7 4699450 Cloverdale Recreation Centre FLEETWOOD 2 Sessions $170.60 14yrs+ Sa-Su 9am–5pm Jan 25 4699540 Sa-Su 9am–5pm Feb 22 4699544 Sa-Su 9am–5pm Mar 28 4699447 Sport & Leisure Arenas GUILDFORD 2 Sessions $170.60 14yrs+ Sa-Su 9am–5pm Feb 1 4700844 Fraser Heights Recreation Centre NEWTON 2 Sessions $170.60 14yrs+ Sa-Su 9am–5pm Jan 4 4699422 Su-M 9am–5pm Feb 16 4699435 Sa-Su 9am–5pm Mar 21 4699444 Newton Recreation Centre SOUTH 2 Sessions $170.60 14yrs+ Su 9am–5pm Jan 19 4699452 Sa-Su 9am–5pm Mar 14 4699438 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre WHALLEY 2 Sessions $170.60 14yrs+ Sa-Su 9am–5pm Feb 29 4699437 City Hall

National Lifeguard (NL) - Pool Intended for those seeking employment as a lifeguard. The NL program develops communication skills, a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement, a responsible attitude and the skills and fitness required by lifeguards. Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid with CPR-C, must be 16 years old by the last day of the course.

Proof must be shown at course. FLEETWOOD 6 Sessions $437.10

16yrs+

Su-F 9am–5:30pm Su-F 9am–5:30pm

Mar 15 4698835 Mar 22 4698869

Sport & Leisure Aquatics GUILDFORD 6 Sessions $437.10

16yrs+

Sa-M 9am–5:30pm Tu-Su 9am–5:30pm

Feb 15 4698820 Mar 17 4698837

Guildford Recreation Centre

SOUTH

6 Sessions $437.10

16yrs+

Sa-Su 9am–5:30pm

Jan 18 4698819

Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre SOUTH 6 Sessions $437.10

16yrs+

Su-F 8:30am–5pm

Mar 22 4698866

South Surrey Indoor Pool

Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) Successful completion of this course certifies candidates to teach and evaluate the Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross programs and is worth one Grade 11 High School credit. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 16 years old by last day of course. Proof must be shown at course. Recommended: WSI. NEWTON 4 Sessions $298.80

16yrs+

Tu-F

9:30am–4pm

Mar 17 4698887

NEWTON

3 Sessions $298.80

16yrs+

Sa-M 9am–5:30pm

Feb 15 4698876

Newton Recreation Centre

Aquateers J O I N T H E

PLEASE NOTE: Course times vary with the multiple dates. Check your receipt for complete date and time listing.

Aquateers are volunteers who assist with swimming lessons, special events, and aquatic fitness classes. Whether it’s leading the public in water games, providing support with stroke correction and water safety or gaining valuable instructor experience, Aquateers learn new skills while having fun. Volunteer where you want to work and be part of the team, whether you’re working towards becoming a lifeguard or simply love being at the pool.

SECOND TRY ASSURANCE If you fail a course (excludes recertifications), you may retake the course one additional time for just the cost of the examination fee.To be eligible, 100% attendance, participation, completion of all assignments and a good attitude throughout the course is required.

Gain confidence interacting with children and parents Develop valuable lifelong leadership and communication skills Positive team environment Be healthy, active and engaged Have fun!

Earn school credits for volunteer experience Create relationships with a potential employer Wide variety of shifts and flexible hours Learn from our highly trained staff

Not applicable to program withdrawals. Second Try Assurance Form is required.

volunteer@surrey.ca | 604-598-5863 | surrey.ca/volunteer

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