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SUMMER 2017
WWW.SURREY.CA/RECREATION
604.501.5100
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
10 -13 years
Bronze Star
13 years & up
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
14 years & up
Standard First Aid (SFA)
Emergency First Aid (EFA) OR
Standard First Aid (SFA)
15 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.
16 years & up
National Lifeguard Pool (NL)
Prerequisite: BM, BC & SFA
Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)
Prerequisite: 16yrs, BC or NL
Strongly recommended: WSI
Fitness Theory Module
Prerequisite: 16yrs
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
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
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
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?
volunteer@surrey.ca| 604-598-5863 |
www.surrey.ca/volunteerAquateers 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!
Aquateers
J O I N T H E