COSSpring2017RecreationGuide

Aquatic Leadership & FIRST AID

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WE OFFER ALL THE COURSES YOU NEED TO BECOME AN AQUATIC PROFESSIONAL LIFEGUARD + SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR BCRPA AQUAFIT INSTRUCTOR 10 -13 years Bronze Star

Bronze Medallion (BM) Prerequisite: 13yrs or Bronze Star Bronze Cross (BC) Prerequisite: BM

Bronze Medallion (BM) Prerequisite: 13yrs or Bronze Star Bronze Cross (BC) Prerequisite: BM

13 years & up

Emergency First Aid (EFA) OR Standard First Aid (SFA)

Standard First Aid (SFA)

14 years & up

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Module 1 & Module 2 Prerequisite:15yrs, either Emergency First Aid or Bronze Cross, and Stroke Assessment Certificate prior to taking module 1.

15 years & up

National Lifeguard Pool (NL) Prerequisite: BM, BC & SFA

Fitness Theory Module Prerequisite: 16yrs

Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) Prerequisite: 16yrs, BC or NL Strongly recommended: WSI

National Lifeguard (NL) Waterpark Prerequisite: Current NL Strongly recommended: CPR-C current

Instructor Aquafit Module Prerequisite: Fitness Theory, Fitness Theory Exam completed, Registered with BCRPA, First Aid must be current

16 years & up

Bolded courses are required to be a lifeguard and swim instructor for the City of Surrey.

Information Session  Lifeguard Info Sessions Learn about opportunities for aspiring

BE PART OF OUR TEAM Contact a Surrey Indoor Pool in your area to register for a 1 hour information session. PARENTS WELCOME Learn about career opportunities for aspiring Lifeguards and Instructors at Surrey’s six indoor pools! Find out about the courses you need to be a lifeguard & swim instructor.

Lifeguards and Instructors in this information session. Find out about the training process and volunteer opportunities. SOUTH 1 Session 10yrs+ W 6:00pm-7:00pm Apr 5 4525446 Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre GUILDFORD 1 Session 10yrs+ Th 6:00pm-7:00pm May 4 4525447 Guildford Recreation Centre NEWTON 1 Session 10yrs+ Tu 6:00pm-7:00pm Jun 6 4525448 Newton Recreation Centre SOUTH 1 Session 10yrs+ Su 6:00pm-7:00pm Jun 25 4525449 Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

DISCOVER OUR AQUATIC VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Aquateers J O I N T H E

Did you know that British Columbia high school students can use Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Instructor, Water Safety Instructor and National Lifeguard certifications for credit toward high school graduation?

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.

Instructor Fitness Theory Module

Instructor Aquafit Module This is the fitness module required to complete registration as a BCRPA Aquacize Instructor. Theory course is a prerequisite. FLEETWOOD 3 Sessions $268.85 16yrs+ F-Su 5:00pm-9:00pm Apr 28 4525512 Sport & Leisure Aquatics

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

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

Become a certified fitness leader! This course will prepare you to write the BCRPA basic fitness leader’s exam. Course Manual included. FLEETWOOD 6 Sessions $376 16yrs+ Tu,Th,Sa 5:30pm-10pm Apr 11 4523647 Sport & Leisure Aquatics

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