Overview
Trainers are responsible for preparing candidates to assume leadership roles as Lifesaving Society Instructors, Examiners, and Coaches. Trainers are responsible to teach, evaluate, and certify candidates for Lifesaving Society Instructor and Coach certifications in the topical streams in which they are appropriately qualified.
Prerequisites
Lifesaving Society Instructor and Examiner awards if applicable (any, need not be current) – e.g., Swim for Life Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner, or First Aid Instructor/Examiner. Candidates are evaluated at a Competency Level 3 and are introduced to Competency Level 4. Teaching experience at the Instructor/Examiner level is strongly recommended prior to attempting the Trainer course.
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The required teaching experience for their specialized stream:
– Swim for Life Trainer candidates require at least 100 hours of Swim for Life teaching experience (verified by Affiliate). – Lifesaving Trainer candidates need to have taught at least two (2) Bronze Medallion or Bronze Cross courses and exams. – First Aid Trainer candidates need to have taught at least four (4) Standard First Aid & CPR-C/AED courses and at least two (2) Standard First Aid Recerts. Those interested in becoming a National Lifeguard Trainer must first be an experienced NL Instructor/Examiner and an experienced Lifesaving Trainer. -
Complete a Trainer Apprenticeship in their specialized stream:
– Swim for Life Trainer candidates who have the required Swim for Life teaching experience complete an apprenticeship on a 40-hour Swim Instructor course with an approved Swim Trainer Mentor.
– Lifesaving Trainer candidates who have the required Bronze teaching experience complete an apprenticeship on a 32-hour.
– Lifesaving Instructor course with an approved Lifesaving Trainer Mentor. First Aid Trainer candidates who have the required First Aid teaching experience complete an apprenticeship on a 40-hour First Aid Instructor course with an approved First Aid Trainer Mentor.
Recognition
Lifesaving Trainer, First Aid Trainer, or Swim Trainer certification
Currency
2-years appointment. Teaching experience is required to be eligible for recertification