Want to offer Lifesaving Society programs? Become an Affiliate today.
An Affiliate is an organization or individual who partners with the Lifesaving Society to uphold the mandate to prevent drowning through public education, programming, and safety services. Affiliate members include municipal recreation departments, YMCA/YWCAs, summer camps, school boards, colleges, universities, private companies, and individual instructors.
Lifesaving Society Affiliates play an essential role in lifesaving training by offering the Society’s training awards and certifications to the public or to their members. Affiliates support our WaterSmart public education campaigns in their communities throughout the province and territory. Affiliates also provide valuable feedback concerning community needs and suggestions regarding program revisions.
Ready to dive in? Read on for membership levels and how to become an Affiliate today.
Yearly or Seasonal
organizational affiliate
Organizational Affiliates have one or more facilities, can have multiple instructors, and are able to run all Aquatic and/or First Aid programs.
Aquatic Affiliates
One or more facilities – teach all aquatic programs
First Aid Affiliates
Not location dependant – teach all First Aid programs
Yearly
Individual affiliate
Individual Affiliates can select which programs they wish to teach, and depending on the programs are not location dependent. Teach the programs you are certified to teach.
Individual Aquatic Affiliates
One facility – teach all aquatic programs
Individual First Aid Affiliates
Not location dependant – teach all First Aid programs
Training Excellence
Permission to offer Lifesaving Society training programs and access to online program materials. Our Branch team is here for you to provide expert guidance and support.
Promote Opportunities
Post courses and highlight employment opportunities for free on the Branch website to attract talent and enhance community engagement.
Your Voice Matters
Participate as a voting delegate at the Branch Annual General Meeting (Seasonal Affiliation Level excluded) and provide valuable feedback on programs.
Stay Equipped
Access members-only merchandise and training materials through the online Shop.
Public Education
Access to WaterSmart messaging to keep your community safe, as well as national research and reports on drowning prevention.
Competitive Edge
Affiliate members are eligible to offer Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals. Membership entitles your organization to participate in Lifesaving Sport championships.
Faqs
An Affiliate is an organization or individual who partners with the Lifesaving Society to uphold the mandate to prevent drowning through public education, programming, and safety services. Affiliate members include municipal recreation departments, YMCA/YWCAs, summer camps, school boards, colleges, universities, private companies, and individual instructors.
Lifesaving Society Affiliates play an essential role in lifesaving training by offering the Society’s training awards and certifications to the public or to their members.
Please review the current Lifesaving Society British Columbia & Yukon Program Guide to confirm adequate space, equipment, and capacity for your desired programs. Complete and submit the Affiliate Agreement, found below, to accounts@lifesaving.bc.ca. Upon receipt of payment, your Affiliation registration will be confirmed via email.
READY TO TAKE THE PLUNGE?
BECOME AN AFFILIATE TODAY!
Download the Affiliate Agreement here.
Contact us to learn more about becoming an Affiliate.
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