Advanced Aquatic Courses Registration Aug 17 Don’t get surprised by extra fees at other facilities! All of our Advanced Aquatic and First Aid Courses include Manuals/Supplies, Tax and require 100% Attendance.
Steps to become a Lifeguard / Swim Instructor 1. Bronze Medallion 2. Bronze Cross 3. Standard First Aid & CPR-C 4. National Lifeguard Award 5. Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Bronze Medallion 13yrs + (B)
13049 Su
Oct 18-Nov 8
11:00am-3:00pm
4/$204
Bronze Cross & CPR-C (B)
13048 Su
Nov 15-Dec 6
11:00am-3:00pm
4/$177
National Lifeguard (NL) Recert 16+yrs (M)
This combination precertification and recertification clinic provides candidates an opportunity to review NL skills and receive updates in the morning prior to testing that afternoon. Candidates will also be tested on National Lifeguard fitness standards.
13051 Su
Dec 13
Noon-8:30pm
1/$129
5 Reasons to Join the Aquatics Industry! 1. Promotes a healthy lifestyle 2. Gain high school credits by taking the above courses 3. Awesome part time job with great wage for working during school with room to grow into full-time hours 4. Great life experience working with children, adults and seniors 5. A fun, energetic and rewarding staff team to back you!
This course prepares candidates to teach all of the levels of the Red Cross Swim program. All aspects of the instruction and leadership necessary to become a Red Cross Instructor are taught in a dynamic active format. Students will be evaluated through peer-teaching and teaching portions of Red Cross swimming lessons. The first day, Oct 3, will be 9:00am-3:00pm and will include a swim stroke and skill evaluation and they will receive their WSI Developmental Package. The next class is on Oct 24. This gives the students two weeks to complete the first portion of the course online. This MUST be done and the certificate of completion from Red Cross must be presented to the course conductor. Manuals and teaching experience are included in the price. If you have questions, please call Debbie at 778-797-2290. NO CLASS OCT 10 AND 17.
778-797-POOL
Candidates develop proficiency at performing patient assessments, managing aquatic spinal injuries and preventing the loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies. Stroke endurance and fitness training skills will also be practiced. Endurance is evaluated though a 600 metre timed swim. Bronze Cross includes a CPR-C Certification. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Canadian Lifesaving Manual. 100% attendance is mandatory for completion of this course.
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) 15yrs (B)
JOHNSON BENTLEY MEMORIAL AQUATIC CENTRE
Learn self-rescue techniques, defense and release methods, tows and carries. Rescues include conscious and unconscious victims of various types, including spinal injuries, and circulatory emergencies. Endurance is evaluated through a 500 metre timed swim. Price includes Canadian Lifesaving Manual. Prerequisites: Bronze Star, or 13yrs by the last day of the course. Swim Kids Level 10 swimming abilities recommended. 100% attendance is mandatory for completion of this course.
INSTRUCTOR: Debbie
13050 Sa
Oct 3 Oct 24-Nov 21
9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm
6/$463
BCRPA Pool Operators Level 1 18yrs + (M)
This two-day course blends safety management with the essential knowledge of facility operation. The course prepares you to operate and maintain safe swimming pools in accordance with provincial health regulations. • Understanding various types of commercial and residential pool application • Information about the BC Health Act • Knowledge of water treatment, circulation and filtration • Knowledge of water disinfection and the prevention of diseases • Practical hands on approach for solving H20 treatment problems • Safe handling and storage of chemicals (Participant Manual Level 1 Included) INSTRUCTOR: John
12976 Sa/Su Oct 17 & 18 13053 Sa/Su Nov 28 & 29
WEST KELOWNA RECREATION GUIDE • Register online at www.westkelownacity.ca/recreation
9:00am-5:30pm 9:00am-5:30pm
2/$308 2/$308 FALL 2020
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