SWIM LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Get certified as an instructor or lifeguard All swim leadership programs are held at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC) unless noted otherwise. 100% program participation is required. Course fees include any exam fees. All fees include HST.
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Bronze Medallion/Emergency First Aid & CPR B
A prerequisite for further aquatic leadership training. Candidates will develop stroke efficiency, endurance and emergency first aid skills to prepare for challenging rescues. Prerequisites: 13Y+ or have successfully completed Bronze Star. 100% attendance and active participation are mandatory. Age: 13Y+ Course fee: $175.12 Course materials: $51.85 Code Session Dates Time Exam Dates #180629 Crash Course Dec 21, 22, 23 & 28 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Exam: Dec 29 at 8 a.m. #182579 Tuesday Jan 12 - Mar 8 4 - 7 p.m. Exam: Mar 22 at 4 p.m. #182580 Thursday Jan 14 - Mar 10 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Exam: Mar 24 at 4:30 p.m. #182581 Saturday Jan 9 - Mar 5 4 - 7 p.m. Exam: Mar 12 at 4 p.m.
Bronze Medallion/Cross/Standard First Aid & CPR Combo
Take the first step in becoming a certified swim instructor, lifeguard and potentially working on the pool deck during the day! Participants will develop stroke efficiency, endurance, lifesaver rescue techniques and resuscitation skills to prepare for various aquatic situations. They will be exposed to the LSS program and ongoing leadership development. It is recommended that candidates complete Teen 5/Adult 5 or Star Patrol. 100% attendance and active participation are mandatory. Age: 16Y+ Course fee: $466.99 Course materials: $78.05 Code Day Dates Time #182597 Mon - Sat Mar 14 - Mar 19 12 - 8:30 p.m.
Bronze Cross & CPR C
Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in an aquatic facility and deep end spinal rollovers. Prerequisites: successfully completed Bronze Medallion/Emergency First Aid & CPR B course. 100% attendance and active participation are mandatory. Age: All Course fee: $176.60 Course materials: $44.72 Code Day Dates Time Exam Dates #180633 Crash Course Dec 30, 31, Jan 2, 3 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Exam: Jan 4 at 4 p.m. #182582 Thursday Jan 14 - Mar 10 4 - 6:30 p.m. Exam: Mar 24 at 4 p.m. #182583 Sunday Jan 10 - Mar 6 7 - 9:30 p.m. Exam: Mar 13 at 7 p.m.
100% ATTENDANCE REQUIRED
100% attendance and active participation is mandatory for all City of Waterloo aquatic leadership programs and recertification courses. Please check your schedule prior to registering.
Pre NLS
Pre NLS is a good preparation course leading up to NLS. In this course you will focus on fitness, endurance, spinals and resuscitation skills. Must be 14 years old and possess a current Bronze Cross. Due to the intensity of this course, 100% attendance and active participation is mandatory. Age: 14Y+ Course fee: $88.14 Code Day Dates Time #182584 Thursday Jan 14 - Mar 10 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
LSS Assistant Instructors
Through classroom learning, in-water practice and volunteer scheduled hours, the Lifesaving Society’s Assistant Instructor course prepares candidates to help certified instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes. This course provides an introduction to swimming instruction and competencies required for successful teaching. Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching as they master basic progressions. The roles and responsibilities of instructors and their assistants are emphasized. The trainer will make arrangements on the first day of the course concerning setting up the volunteer hours. Prerequisites: 14Y+ as of the first day of the course with current Bronze Cross certification or higher. 100% attendance and active participation is mandatory. Age: 14Y+ Course fee: $159.10 Course materials: $6.30 Code Day Dates Time Notes #182585 Monday Jan 11 - Mar 7 6 - 9:45 p.m. no class Feb 15 #182586 Thursday Jan 14 - Mar 10 6:30 - 10 p.m.
LSS Instructors & Swim Instructors
This is the last step in becoming a fully certified instructor and qualified to be employed by the City of Waterloo! Learn to instruct the LSS program from parent and tot up to the leadership program including Bronze Medallion and Cross. Prerequisites: current Bronze Cross or NLS award within two years. LSS Assistant Instructors is considered an asset. Must be 16Y+ by the last day of this course. 100% attendance and active participation is mandatory. Age: 16Y+ Course fee: $230.52 Course materials: $151.37 Code Day Dates Time #180680 Crash Course Dec 27, 28, 29, 30 & 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Jan 2, 3 #182588 Saturday Feb 6 - Mar 5 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. #182589 Crash Course Mar 14 - Mar 18 9:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
LSS Standard First Aid & CPR C
Gain comprehensive training in all aspects of first aid and CPR for an in-depth understanding of legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat/cold injuries, bone/joint injuries, abdominal/chest injuries, burn and medical emergencies. Participate in additional training, maintenance, data management and reporting protocols when the AED unit is used for defibrillation purposes. Age: 13Y+ Course fee: $194.47 Course materials: $12.50 Code Day Dates Time CELL PHONES #180686 Sat & Sun Dec 19 - Dec 20 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. #180687 Tue & Wed Dec 29 - Dec 30 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The use of cell phones and/ #180688 Sat & Sun Jan 9 - Jan 10 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or electronic devices is not permitted during leadership #182593 Sat & Sun Jan 30 - Jan 31 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. programs. #182594 Sat & Sun Mar 5 - Mar 6 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. #182595 Tue & Thu Mar 15 & Mar 17 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please leave these devices at home or in your locker. #182596 Sat & Sun Apr 2 - Apr 3 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
National Lifeguard Service (NLS)
This is the highest lifeguard training award in the country and the basic certification required to lifeguard as recognized by the Ontario Health Act. This course emphasizes teamwork, leadership, emergency procedures and accident prevention. Bring your own pocket mask and whistle. Pocket masks are available at the admission desk for $30.00. Prerequisites: 16Y+ by the last day of course, must have Bronze Cross and current Standard First Aid and CPR C. 100% attendance and active participation are mandatory. Age: 16Y+ Course fee: $220.04 Course materials: $38.95 Code Day Dates Time #180682 Crash Course Dec 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Jan 2 #182590 Saturday Jan 9 - Jan 30 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. #182591 Saturday Feb 6 - Feb 27 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. #182592 Crash Course Mar 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 Friday: 4 - 10 p.m. & 20 Sat & Sun: 10 a.m. 7 p.m.
CLINICS, WORKSHOPS & RECERTS LSS Advanced Instructors
This course provides additional training for instructors who want to teach advanced lifesaving awards. Requirements: current LSS instructor certification. Must bring LSS instructor notes. Additional costs incurred with this course. Age: 18Y+ Course fee: $33.90 Code Day Dates Time #182599 Saturday Apr 2 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
LSS Examiners Standard Clinic
Experience the necessary must sees of the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross programs. Requirements: current LSS Instructor certification and 2 years of teaching experience. Age: 18Y+ Course fee: $55.37 Code Day Dates Time #180726 Saturday Dec 19 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. #182598 Saturday Mar 19 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Recert. LSS CPR C
Get re-tested ad re-certified in adult, child, infant and two-person CPR. Prerequisites: CPR C award from Lifesaving Society. Age: 13Y+ Course fee: $62.33 Code Day Date Time #180727 Tuesday Dec 15 5 - 10 p.m. #182600 Wednesday Mar 16 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
NOW RECRUITING INSTRUCTORS & LIFEGUARDS
Looking for a job with a difference? Join our exciting team. The City of Waterloo Swimplex is hiring instructors and lifeguards for 2016! Applying is easy! Follow these steps to get started: 1. Review current opportunities at waterloo.ca/ employment 2. Select the position(s) you are interested in and click on details to learn more 3. Submit your application Offers of employment for positions are conditional upon a satisfactory police vulnerable sector check Winter applications due: December 3, 2015
Recert. LSS Standard First Aid/CPR C
This program covers all aspects of first aid and CPR for an in-depth understanding of legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat/cold injuries, bone/joint injuries, abdominal/chest injuries, burns and medical emergencies. This course is approved by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Standard first aid holders can recertify their Lifesaving Society SFA certification once. To renew subsequently, award holders must repeat the full SFA course. Thereafter, individuals may renew by alternating recertification and original course. Holders of SFA certificates from other agencies may not recertify their certificate on a Lifesaving Society recertification course. Age: 13Y+ Course fee: $109.06 Code Day Dates Time Notes #180732 Wednesday Dec 23 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. #180733 Sunday Jan 3 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. #182604 Sunday Feb 21 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Location: RIM Park #182603 Friday Mar 18 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Recert. NLS
Test the skills you attained when you passed your NLS course. Read your NLS notes and come prepared for this recertification. Bring your NLS permanent card that you have obtained within the last five years. Age: 16Y+ Course fee: $86.70 Code Day Dates Time #180729 Tuesday Dec 22 4 - 9 p.m. #180730 Saturday Jan 2 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. #182601 Saturday Mar 12 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. #182602 Saturday Mar 19 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.