Winter 2019 Recreation Guide

Aquatic Leadership

& FIRST AID

surrey.ca/pools 

WE OFFER ALL THE COURSESYOU NEEDTO BECOME AN AQUATIC PROFESSIONAL LIFEGUARD + SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR BCRPA AQUAFIT INSTRUCTOR

Bronze Star

12 -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, Bronze Cross, and Stroke Assessment recommended prior to taking module 1. National Lifeguard Pool (NL) Prerequisite: BM, BC and SFA National Lifeguard (NL) Waterpark Prerequisite: Current NL Strongly recommended: CPR-C current

15 years & up

FitnessTheory Module Prerequisite: 16yrs

Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) Prerequisite: 16yrs, BC or NL Strongly recommended: WSI

Instructor Aquafit Module Prerequisite: 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.

Lifeguard Information Session   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 and swim instructor.

Lifeguards and Instructors in this information session. Find out about the training process and volunteer opportunities. NEWTON 1 Session 10yrs+ Su 6pm–7pm Feb 10 4639337 Newton Recreation Centre SOUTH 1 Session 10yrs+ M 6pm–7pm Jan 21 4639338 M 6pm–7pm Mar 4 4639339 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre,

Aquateers J O I N T H E

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.

Gain confidence interacting with children and parents Develop valuable lifelong leadership and communication skills Positive team environment Be healthy, active and engaged Have fun!

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

TRAINING TO Become a Lifeguard? Get certified faster by taking a condensed course during the winter or spring break.

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

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