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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 - Minoru Aquatic Centre | Richmond | Lower Mainland |
02-Jan-2025
Date Thu 02-Jan-2025 04:00 PM to 08:30 PM
|
0 | Learn More |
| Cowichan Aquatic Centre | Duncan | Island |
03-Jan-2025
Date Fri 03-Jan-2025 10:00 AM to 03:30 PM
|
$160.00 | Learn More |
| Fred Randall Pool - Edmonds Community Centre | Burnaby | Lower Mainland |
12-Jan-2025
Date Sun 12-Jan-2025 04:30 PM to 09:00 PM
|
$87.50 | Learn More |
| Kamloops Community YM-YWCA | Kamloops | Thompson-Okanagan |
12-Jan-2025
Date Sun 12-Jan-2025 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
|
$95.00 | Learn More |
| West Vancouver Aquatic Centre | West Vancouver | Lower Mainland |
12-Jan-2025
Date Sun 12-Jan-2025 09:00 AM to 01:30 PM
|
0 | Learn More |
| Vernon Recreation Centre | Vernon | Thompson-Okanagan |
19-Jan-2025
Date Sun 19-Jan-2025 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
|
0 | Learn More |
| Canada Games Aquatic Centre | Kamloops | Thompson-Okanagan |
01-Feb-2025
Date Sat 01-Feb-2025 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
|
$91.30 | Learn More |
| Bulkley Valley Aquatic Centre | Smithers | North |
10-Feb-2025
Date Mon 10-Feb-2025 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM
|
0 | Learn More |
| Gordon Head Recreation Centre | Victoria | Island |
12-Feb-2025
Date Wed 12-Feb-2025 04:30 PM to 08:30 PM
|
$110.00 | Learn More |
| Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre | Burnaby | Lower Mainland |
23-Feb-2025
Date Sun 23-Feb-2025 05:00 PM to 09:30 PM
|
0 | Learn More |
| Nanaimo Aquatic Centre | Nanaimo | Island |
01-Mar-2025
Date Sat 01-Mar-2025 10:30 AM to 03:00 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
|
$125.00 | Learn More |
| Rainbow Recreation Centre | Salt Spring Island | Island |
27-Apr-2025
Date Sun 27-Apr-2025 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
|
0 | Learn More |
| Cowichan Aquatic Centre | Duncan | Island |
10-May-2025
Date Sat 10-May-2025 11:00 AM to 04:30 PM
|
$160.00 | Learn More |
| Cranbrook Aquatic Centre | Cranbrook | Kootenays |
15-Jun-2025
Date Sun 15-Jun-2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
|
0 | Learn More |
| Saanich Commonwealth Place | Victoria | Island |
22-Jun-2025
Date Sun 22-Jun-2025 11:30 AM to 03:45 PM
|
$110.00 | 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 - Tong Louie Family YMCA | Surrey | Lower Mainland |
21-Dec-2024 to 22-Dec-2024
Start Date Sat 21-Dec-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
End Date Sun 22-Dec-2024 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| LIT Aquatics - Watermania | Richmond | Lower Mainland |
01-Jan-2025 to 04-Jan-2025
Start Date Wed 01-Jan-2025 10:00 AM to 06:30 PM
End Date Sat 04-Jan-2025 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| LIT Aquatics - Bettie Allard YMCA | Coquitlam | Lower Mainland |
02-Jan-2025 to 03-Jan-2025
Start Date Thu 02-Jan-2025 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
End Date Fri 03-Jan-2025 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
0 | 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 |
| Cowichan Aquatic Centre | Duncan | Island |
02-Apr-2025 to 12-Apr-2025
Start Date Wed 02-Apr-2025 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
End Date Sat 12-Apr-2025 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM |
$420.00 | 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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