Fall-2025-Recreation-Guide

AquaticLeadership & F irst Aid Aquatics

Bronze Star Learn problem-solving and decision making skills, get CPR training, develop water smart confidence, and learn basic lifesaving skills needed to become your own personal lifeguard. Includes a 400metre timed swim. Recommended ages is 12 years. FLEETWOOD 5 Sessions $82.50

Bronze Cross Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced lifesaving training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certifications. Includes a timed 400meter swim. Bronze Medallion certification is required. GUILDFORD 8 Sessions $181.20 13yrs+

Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED Recertification Review your standard first aid skills and get updates on the new standards. Includes CPR C and training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Required to show proof of current Standard First Aid certification. NEWTON 1 Session $76 14yrs+ Sa 9am–5:30pm Sep 6 00466388 Su 9am–5:30pm Sep 28 00466392 Sa 9am–5:30pm Oct 11 00466396 Su 9am–6:30pm Nov 2 00466399 Su 9am–5:30pm Nov 23 00466402 Su 9am–5:30pm Dec 7 00466404 Newton Seniors Centre Swim Instructor Course Take the training course to teach the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life program. Swim for Life is a learn to-swim program with levels from parent and tot to leadership levels. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross. 100% attendance and participation also required. GUILDFORD 6 Sessions $430.55 15yrs+

National Lifeguard (NL) Core and Pool Option Learn what it takes to become a lifeguard, including lifeguarding principles and skills, fitness requirements and making judgement calls. Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR C required. GUILDFORD 8 Sessions $387.30 15yrs+ Th,Sa 5pm–9pm Sep 4 00467592 Guildford Recreation Centre

Tu,Th 6pm–8:30pm

Nov 18 00465965

10yrs+

M

4pm–6pm

Nov 17 00465912

GUILDFORD 3 Sessions $181.20

13yrs+

Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex

M,Sa,Su

9am–5:30pm Oct 11 00465929

Guildford Recreation Centre

GUILDFORD 5 Sessions $82.50

10yrs+

SOUTH

6 Sessions $387.30

15yrs+

M,W,F 5pm–7pm

Nov 3 00465953

Sa

9am–5:30pm

Nov 15 00466218

NEWTON

5 Sessions $181.20

13yrs+

Guildford Recreation Centre

Su

9am–1pm

Nov 23 00465713

Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

Newton Recreation Centre

NEWTON

5 Sessions $82.50

10yrs+

Sa

9am–11am 4pm–6pm

Sep 13 00465178 Nov 21 00465700

SOUTH

4 Sessions $181.20

13yrs+

Swim Instructor Recertification

F

M,Tu,Sa,Su 12pm–5pm

Nov 8 00466208

Newton Recreation Centre

Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

Recertify your Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life Instructor award. Proof of certification required. GUILDFORD 1 Session $84.65 16yrs+ F 10am–3pm Dec 12 00465975 Guildford Recreation Centre

SOUTH

4 Sessions $181.20

13yrs+

Sa Sa

8:30am–1:30pm 8:30am–1:30pm

Sep 6 00465891 Nov 8 00465898

Bronze Medallion Learn lifesaving techniques and develop stroke efficiency and endurance. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for the Bronze Cross certification. Includes a 400metre timed swim. Requires proficiency in Swimmer 6 level, of the Swim For Life program. Must be 13+ years or have a Bronze Star certification. FLEETWOOD 4 Sessions $148.80 13yrs+ Su 8:30am–1:30pm Oct 12 00465907 Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex

South Surrey Indoor Pool

Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED Sign up to learn standard first aid skills including wound care and how to recognize and respond to choking, bleeding, chest pain, stroke and shock. Includes CPR C and training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). NEWTON 2 Sessions $164 14yrs+ Su 9am–5:30pm Sep 7 00466233 Sa,Su 9am–5:30pm Oct 18 00466234 Sa,Su 9am–5:30pm Nov 15 00466236 Sa 9am–5:30pm Nov 29 00466238 Newton Seniors Centre

NEWTON

1 Session $84.65

16yrs+

Su

9am–2pm

Sep 21 00465785

Newton Recreation Centre

F,Sa,Su F,Sa,Su

5pm–9pm 5pm–9pm

Sep 26 00465922 Nov 28 00467711

SOUTH

1 Session $84.65

16yrs+

Guildford Recreation Centre

Th

4pm–9pm

Nov 13 00466212

Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

NEWTON

7 Sessions $430.55

15yrs+

M,Tu,Th–Su 5pm–9pm

Oct 2 00466041

NEWTON

6 Sessions $430.55

15yrs+

GUILDFORD 5 Sessions $148.80

13yrs+

National Lifeguard (NL) Core and Pool Option Recertification Recertify your National Lifeguard Pool award. Proof of certification required. NEWTON 1 Session $103.10 16yrs+ Sa 9am–5:30pm Oct 4 00465808 Tu 9am–5:30pm Nov 11 00465693 Newton Recreation Centre

F,Sa,Su

5pm–9pm

Sep 12 00465775 Oct 24 00467671 Dec 12 00466051

W

4:30pm–8:30pm

Nov 19 00465968

Th,F,Sa,Su 5pm–9pm

GUILDFORD 4 Sessions $148.80

13yrs+

F,Sa,Su

5pm–9pm

M,Tu,Sa,Su 9am–2pm

Nov 8 00465958

Newton Recreation Centre

Guildford Recreation Centre

SOUTH

7 Sessions $430.55

15yrs+

NEWTON

8 Sessions $148.80

13yrs+

F,Su 4:30pm–8:30pm

Nov 21 00466225

M,W 4pm–6:30pm

Oct 20 00465682

Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

NEWTON

5 Sessions $148.80

13yrs+

Th

4pm–8pm

Sep 11 00465144 Sep 12 00465164 Oct 19 00465678

F

4:30pm–8:30pm

Su

9am–1pm

SOUTH

1 Session $103.10

16yrs+

NEWTON

4 Sessions $148.80

13yrs+

Su

9am–5:30pm

Dec 14 00466226

M,Tu,Sa,Su 9am–2pm

Sep 27 00465676 Nov 29 00465733

Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

Sa

8:30am–1:30pm

Newton Recreation Centre

SOUTH

4 Sessions $148.80

13yrs+

Sa

8:30am–1:30pm

Oct 4 00465896

South Surrey Indoor Pool

Aquafit Instructor

Start a rewarding career making a lifelong impact in the wellbeing of your community! Have the opportunity to grow within a supportive team, create a flexible schedule and apply their knowledge and experience at our state-of-the art recreation facilities. Apply today to work in a fast-paced environment and inspire others by leading our diverse and high-quality fitness programs and offerings. Do something you love. CONSIDER AN AQUATIC CAREER BECOME A AQUAFIT INSTRUCTOR surrey.ca/careers

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

Proof of grade 12 completion

BCRPA Fitness Theory Course & Exam Emergency First Aid with CPR C and AED Register as a Fitness Student with the BCRPA

STEP 4

Take the Aquatic Fitness Core Specialty Module

STEP 5

Use your creative skills building choreography and creating lesson plans. Discount on a full use facility pass that can be used at any City of Surrey Recreation Centre. A great second source of income or a perfect stepping stone to a lifelong career in fitness. Get paid to move and INSPIRE your participants.

Complete your practicum and pass your Instructor Competency Exam (ICE) Congratulations you are a BCRPA Registered Aquatic Fitness Leader 6 months relevant experience in a community setting You are now qualified to apply with the City of Surrey as a Aquafit Instructor

STEP 6

Work with like-minded team members who have the same passion for fitness and wellness. Grow and develop your skillset with staff training that includes continuing education credits (CECs). Receive regular mentorship and coaching from qualified supervisors. Ability to work at multiple locations.

STEP 7

STEP 8

STEP 9

Accepted alternative certifications include:

Must complete STEP 1, 3, & 8 before applying in STEP 9

Aquafit Instructor certified with Canadian Fitness Education Services (CFES)

If you have any questions, visit your local recreation centre and connect with a fitness supervisor.

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