FallRecreationGuide2023

Aquatic Leadership & First Aid

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

AGE & PREREQUISITES

PROGRAM

10-12yrs Completion of

BRONZE STAR Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion.

Swimmer 9 - Star Patrol

OPTIONAL

BRONZE MEDALLION Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for Assistant Lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. BRONZE CROSS The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as Assistant Lifeguards. 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. 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 &Tot to Leadership levels. 100% attendance & participation NATIONAL LIFEGUARD (NL) - POOL OPTION NL education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, a mature and responsible attitude and the skills and fitness required by lifeguards. Intended for those seeking employment as a lifeguard.

13yrs+ or Completion of Bronze Star

Completion of Bronze Medallion

REQUIRED * 14yrs+

Bronze Cross 15yrs+ by last day of course

15yrs+ 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.

15yrs+ NL Pool option CPR-C

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD (NL) - WATER PARK OPTION Learn to manage the challenges of a water park 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.

16yrs+ Bronze Cross

16yrs+ Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid

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.

BONUS COURSES

LOOK ONLINE FOR CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT COURSES AND SCHEDULES surrey.ca/lifeguard

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