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National Lifeguard Instructor Recertification
Description
National Lifeguard Instructors (NLI) play an important role in providing high quality lifeguard training to the community. The NL Instructor Recert includes a mandatory skill review, program updates and professional development sessions based on current information and aquatic research.
Prerequisites
- National Lifeguard Instructor (within 5 years of certification date)
- 2021 Online NL Instructor Update completed
Recognition
- National Lifeguard Instructor certification card.
Currency
- 2 years from date of certification
National Lifeguard Instructor Recertification Courses Available
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| View on ACTIVENet - LM | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Lower Mainland |
06-Apr-2025
Date Sun 06-Apr-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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| View on ACTIVENet - TO | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Thompson-Okanagan |
12-Apr-2025
Date Sat 12-Apr-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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| View on ACTIVENet - LM | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Lower Mainland |
12-Apr-2025
Date Sat 12-Apr-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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20-Apr-2025
Date Sun 20-Apr-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| View on ACTIVENet - IS | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Island |
27-Apr-2025
Date Sun 27-Apr-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| View on ACTIVENet - TO | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Thompson-Okanagan |
28-Apr-2025
Date Mon 28-Apr-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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| View on ACTIVENet - NT | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | North |
01-May-2025
Date Thu 01-May-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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02-May-2025
Date Fri 02-May-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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04-May-2025
Date Sun 04-May-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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10-May-2025
Date Sat 10-May-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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11-May-2025
Date Sun 11-May-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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16-May-2025
Date Fri 16-May-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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18-May-2025
Date Sun 18-May-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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19-May-2025
Date Mon 19-May-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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23-May-2025
Date Fri 23-May-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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24-May-2025
Date Sat 24-May-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| View on ACTIVENet - KO | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Kootenays |
30-May-2025
Date Fri 30-May-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| View on ACTIVENet - YK | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Yukon |
31-May-2025
Date Sat 31-May-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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01-Jun-2025
Date Sun 01-Jun-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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04-Jun-2025
Date Wed 04-Jun-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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05-Jun-2025
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22-Jun-2025
Date Sun 22-Jun-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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| View on ACTIVENet - TO | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Thompson-Okanagan |
03-Jul-2025
Date Thu 03-Jul-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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| View on ACTIVENet - IS | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Island |
06-Jul-2025
Date Sun 06-Jul-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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| View on ACTIVENet - LM | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Lower Mainland |
06-Jul-2025
Date Sun 06-Jul-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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| View on ACTIVENet - IS | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Island |
10-Aug-2025
Date Sun 10-Aug-2025 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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31-Aug-2025
Date Sun 31-Aug-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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29-Sep-2025
Date Mon 29-Sep-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner
Description
The National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner certification trains candidates to teach and evaluate the National Lifeguard Program. In addition to providing National Lifeguard programming for the public, National Lifeguard Instructors also act as mentors to new lifeguard staff and provide leadership in staff in-service training.
Candidates are trained in and must demonstrate skills, knowledge and attitudes at Competency Level 3. National Lifeguard Instructors/Examiners can teach the National Lifeguard option(s) they hold.
Prerequisites
- National Lifeguard (any option; need not be current)
- Lifesaving Instructor & Examiner (need not be current)
Upon passing the NL Instructor course, candidates must:
- First complete the required teaching experience as a Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner (taught and evaluated at least two (2) Bronze Medallion or Bronze Cross courses and exams). It is recommended that candidates complete this teaching experience prior to the NL Instructor course.
- Then complete an apprenticeship on a 44-hour NL Pool or NL Waterfront course, plus an 8-hour Precert/Recert for an NL Pool or NL Waterfront with an approved NL Apprenticeship Supervisor.
Recognition
- National Lifeguard Instructor certification card. Includes Examiner appointment.
Currency
- 2 years from date of certification
National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner Courses Available
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| Facility | City | Region | Date | Price | |
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| View on ACTIVENet - LM | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Lower Mainland |
17-May-2025 to 19-May-2025
Start Date Sat 17-May-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
End Date Mon 19-May-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
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| View on ACTIVENet - TO | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Thompson-Okanagan |
20-Jun-2025 to 23-Jun-2025
Start Date Fri 20-Jun-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
End Date Mon 23-Jun-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
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| View on ACTIVENet - NT | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | North |
27-Jun-2025 to 30-Jun-2025
Start Date Fri 27-Jun-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
End Date Mon 30-Jun-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
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| View on ACTIVENet - IS | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Island |
01-Aug-2025 to 04-Aug-2025
Start Date Fri 01-Aug-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
End Date Mon 04-Aug-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
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| View on ACTIVENet - KO | VIEW ON ACTIVENET | Kootenays |
07-Nov-2025 to 10-Nov-2025
Start Date Fri 07-Nov-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
End Date Mon 10-Nov-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
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112-3989 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BC
V5C 6N5
T: 604.299.5450
General inquiries: info@lifesaving.bc.ca
Awards inquiries: awards@lifesaving.bc.ca
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112-3989 Henning Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6N5
Branch Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
T: 604.299.5450
General inquiries: info@lifesaving.bc.ca
Awards inquiries: awards@lifesaving.bc.ca
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