About this Course

The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. Current Swim Instructors teach and certify candidates in all levels of the Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol programs. The Lifesaving Instructor course prepares individuals to organize, plan, teach and evaluate lifesaving and first aid skills and resuscitation techniques in the Society’s lifesaving and first aid awards. Because the Society’s first aid awards are recognized by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB), the Society complies with the WSIB’s request that only “first aid instructors” teach WSIB-approved courses. Successful candidates receive two certifications: Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid Instructor. 100% attendance is mandatory. Prerequisite: Minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross