Swim Instructor

Overview

The Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor certification prepares candidates to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills. Swim Instructors teach and evaluate candidates in the Society’s Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol levels. Candidates are trained in, and must demonstrate skills, knowledge, and attitudes at a Competency Level 1 to achieve certification.

Prerequisites

  • 15 years of age (by last day)
  • Bronze Cross (need not be current)
  • Candidates are responsible for having the correct prerequisites. If you have any questions in regards to this please reach out to us.
Recognition

Digital Certificate

Currency

2 years from certification date

Recertification

The Swim for Life Instructor Recert renews a candidate’s Swim for Life Instructor award for 24 months. Candidates must successfully pass the course and complete a Swim for Life® skills assessment.

Prerequisites

  • Swim for Life Instructor (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

      Digital certificate

      Currency

      2 years from certification date

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