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Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner Recertification
Description
Lifesaving Instructors play an essential role in providing high-quality training in their community. The Lifesaving Instructor Recert (LSIR) provides updated information to Lifesaving Society BC & YK Branch, to ensure quality Lifesaving programs are available and to promote drowning prevention.
Prerequisites
- Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner (current within 5 years)
Candidates are responsible for having the correct prerequisites. If you have any questions in regards to this please reach out to us.
Recognition
- Lifesaving Instructor electronic certification.
Currency
- 2 years from date of certification
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner Recertification Courses Available
Sort Below By Clicking On Either: Facility, Level, City, Region Or Date
| Facility | City | Region | Date | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIT Aquatics - Watermania | Richmond | Lower Mainland |
16-Jul-2024
Date Tue 16-Jul-2024 04:00 PM to 08:30 PM
|
0 | Learn More |
| Fred Randall Pool - Edmonds Community Centre | Burnaby | Lower Mainland |
23-Jul-2024
Date Tue 23-Jul-2024 05:00 PM to 09:30 PM
|
$79.50 | Learn More |
| LIT Aquatics - Bettie Allard YMCA | Coquitlam | Lower Mainland |
25-Jul-2024
Date Thu 25-Jul-2024 04:00 PM to 08:30 PM
|
0 | Learn More |
| Bulkley Valley Aquatic Centre | Smithers | North |
27-Jul-2024
Date Sat 27-Jul-2024 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
|
0 | Learn More |
| LIT Aquatics - Watermania | Richmond | Lower Mainland |
01-Aug-2024
Date Thu 01-Aug-2024 04:00 PM to 08:30 PM
|
0 | Learn More |
| LIT Aquatics - Tong Louie Family YMCA | Surrey | Lower Mainland |
15-Aug-2024
Date Thu 15-Aug-2024 04:00 PM to 08:30 PM
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0 | Learn More |
| Fred Randall Pool - Edmonds Community Centre | Burnaby | Lower Mainland |
18-Aug-2024
Date Sun 18-Aug-2024 09:00 AM to 01:30 PM
|
$79.50 | Learn More |
| Vancouver Island Westhills Y | Langford | Island |
28-Aug-2024
Date Wed 28-Aug-2024 01:30 PM to 06:30 PM
|
$107.00 | Learn More |
| Beban Park | Nanaimo | Island |
06-Sep-2024
Date Fri 06-Sep-2024 04:30 PM to 09:00 PM
|
$120.00 | Learn More |
| Sechelt Aquatic Centre | Sechelt | Lower Mainland |
16-Sep-2024
Date Mon 16-Sep-2024 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
|
0 | Learn More |
| Saanich Commonwealth Place | Victoria | Island |
22-Sep-2024
Date Sun 22-Sep-2024 09:00 AM to 01:15 PM
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$110.00 | Learn More |
| Beban Park | Nanaimo | Island |
29-Nov-2024
Date Fri 29-Nov-2024 04:30 PM to 09:00 PM
|
$120.00 | Learn More |
| Comox Valley Aquatic Centre | Courtenay | Island |
02-Mar-2025
Date Sun 02-Mar-2025 12:00 AM to 09:00 PM
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$125.00 | Learn More |
| Beban Park | Nanaimo | Island |
07-Mar-2025
Date Fri 07-Mar-2025 04:30 PM to 09:00 PM
|
$120.00 | Learn More |
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner
Description
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners are trained using a competency-based model that walks them through teaching and evaluation philosophy and the techniques/approaches required to teach water rescue, first aid and related aquatic skills. Instructors also learn about long-term and short-term planning, class management, safety supervision, and evaluation principles.
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners are trained to teach Junior Lifeguard Club, Swim to Survive, Lifesaving for Lay Rescuers, Lifesaving for Backyard Pool Owners, Safeguard, Canadian Swim Patrol (Rookie, Ranger, Star), Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross. Candidates are trained in and must demonstrate skills, knowledge, and attitudes at Competency Level 2 to include all aspects of learning as well as various approaches required to teach water rescue.
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners evaluate and certify candidates in all items in Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross. The LSI course in the BC & Yukon Branch includes the Examiner Clinic.
If you have completed a Lifesaving Society Full In-Person Swim Instructor Course, you are eligible to register for the LSI Short Course. Ensure you are registering for the correct course BEFORE completing your registration. It is your responsibility to have the correct prerequisites and present them to the Affiliate with whom you are registering. Please check the courses below as some may be an LSI Short Course.
Prerequisites
Full In-Person Lifesaving Instructor Course:
- 15 years old (by last day of the course)
- Bronze Cross (need not be current)
Short In-Person Lifesaving Instructor Course (16 hours):
- 15 years old (by last day of the course)
- Bronze Cross (need not be current)
- Full In-Person Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Course (need not be current. WSI + STIC = SWI is NOT accepted as a prerequisite to the Short Course)
Candidates are responsible for having the correct prerequisites. If you have any questions in regards to this please reach out to us.
Recognition
- Lifesaving Instructor electronic certification and crest
Currency
- 2 years from date of certification
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner Courses Available
Sort Below By Clicking On Either: Facility, Level, City, Region Or Date
| Facility | City | Region | Date | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIT Aquatics - White Rock | White Rock | Lower Mainland |
20-Jul-2024 to 21-Jul-2024
Start Date Sat 20-Jul-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
End Date Sun 21-Jul-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| LIT Aquatics - Tong Louie Family YMCA | Surrey | Lower Mainland |
20-Jul-2024 to 21-Jul-2024
Start Date Sat 20-Jul-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
End Date Sun 21-Jul-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| LIT Aquatics - Bettie Allard YMCA | Coquitlam | Lower Mainland |
27-Jul-2024 to 28-Jul-2024
Start Date Sat 27-Jul-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
End Date Sun 28-Jul-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| Ladner Leisure Centre | Delta | Lower Mainland |
30-Jul-2024 to 08-Aug-2024
Start Date Tue 30-Jul-2024 08:30 AM to 03:30 PM
End Date Thu 08-Aug-2024 08:30 AM to 03:30 PM |
$395.00 | Learn More |
| Al Anderson Memorial Pool | Langley | Lower Mainland |
12-Aug-2024 to 16-Aug-2024
Start Date Mon 12-Aug-2024 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM
End Date Fri 16-Aug-2024 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM |
$419.00 | Learn More |
| LIT Aquatics - White Rock | White Rock | Lower Mainland |
17-Aug-2024 to 18-Aug-2024
Start Date Sat 17-Aug-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
End Date Sun 18-Aug-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| LIT Aquatics - Tong Louie Family YMCA | Surrey | Lower Mainland |
17-Aug-2024 to 18-Aug-2024
Start Date Sat 17-Aug-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
End Date Sun 18-Aug-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| Kimberley Aquatic Center | Kimberley | Kootenays |
20-Aug-2024 to 22-Aug-2024
Start Date Tue 20-Aug-2024 08:00 AM to 02:30 PM
End Date Thu 22-Aug-2024 08:00 AM to 02:30 PM |
$314.35 | Learn More |
| LIT Aquatics - White Rock | White Rock | Lower Mainland |
31-Aug-2024 to 01-Sep-2024
Start Date Sat 31-Aug-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
End Date Sun 01-Sep-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| LIT Aquatics - Watermania | Richmond | Lower Mainland |
31-Aug-2024 to 01-Sep-2024
Start Date Sat 31-Aug-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
End Date Sun 01-Sep-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre | Kitimat | North |
08-Nov-2024 to 17-Nov-2024
Start Date Fri 08-Nov-2024 04:00 PM to 08:15 PM
End Date Sun 17-Nov-2024 09:00 AM to 06:30 PM |
$500.00 | Learn More |
| Saanich Commonwealth Place | Victoria | Island |
16-Nov-2024 to 01-Dec-2024
Start Date Sat 16-Nov-2024 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
End Date Sun 01-Dec-2024 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM |
$409.00 | Learn More |
| Beban Park | Nanaimo | Island |
04-Jan-2025 to 08-Feb-2025
Start Date Sat 04-Jan-2025 08:30 AM to 03:00 PM
End Date Sat 08-Feb-2025 08:30 AM to 03:00 PM |
$450.00 | Learn More |
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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