Summer Recreation Guide 2017

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. FLEETWOOD 1 Session 10yrs+ Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Jul 20 4529981 Sport & Leisure Aquatics NORTH 1 Session 10yrs+ M 6:00pm-7:00pm Aug 7 4529982 North Surrey Recreation Centre SOUTH 1 Session 10yrs+ M 6:00pm-7:00pm Sep 4 4529983 Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre SOUTH 1 Session 10yrs+ Su 6:00pm-7:00pm Jul 9 4529972 South Surrey Indoor Pool

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.

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

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