FALL 2016 REC GUIDE - WEB

Aquatic Leadership & FIRST AID

www.surrey.ca/pools 

WE OFFER ALL THE COURSES YOU NEED TO BECOME AN AQUATIC PROFESSIONAL

LIFEGUARD + SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR

LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR

BCRPA AQUAFIT INSTRUCTOR

Bronze Star

10 -13 years

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

Aquateers J O I N T H E

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. DISCOVER OUR AQUATIC VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 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.

Lifeguards and Instructors in this information session. Find out about the training process and volunteer opportunities. 1 Session 10yrs+ Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Sep 22 4492937 Sport & Leisure Aquatics M 6:00pm-7:00pm Sep 5 4483339 Su 6:00pm-7:00pm Dec 11 4492941 Guildford Recreation Centre W 7:30pm-8:30pm Nov 23 4492940 Newton Recreation Centre M 6:00pm-7:00pm Oct 3 4492938 North Surrey Recreation Centre Tu 6:00pm-7:00pm Nov 8 4492939 Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

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!

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

Lifeguard DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL

Fitness

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Instructor Aquafit Module This is the fitness module required to complete registration as a BCRPA Aquacise Instructor. Theory course is a prerequisite. FLEETWOOD 3 Sessions $268.85 F-Su 5:00pm-9:00pm Nov 4 4493677 Sport & Leisure Aquatics

Is career training for prospective lifeguards and for current aquatic professionals wanting to further develop their skillset. Each module has a theme but no two sessions are the same. The topics and activities change each time. WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING 4 MODULES: Leadership and Effective Communication Fitness and Training Swim Instruction First Aid Visit our website for course times and dates.

Instructor Fitness Theory Module Become a certified fitness leader! This course will prepare you to write the BCRPA basic fitness leader’s exam. Course Manual included. FLEETWOOD 5 Sessions $376 Th-Su 5:00pm-10:00pm Sep 29 4493674 Sport & Leisure Aquatics

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

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