Swim Leadership Programs

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.

Program rates include: Course fees Awards Manuals Taxes Exams LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Bronze Star/Basic First Aid & CPR A

Bronze Star is excellent preparation for achieving success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and with partners. This course will cover rescue breathing, choking procedures, CPR for adults and how to contact emergency medical services. Suitable for swimmers who have taken a break from organized swimming lessons. Prerequisites: completed Star Patrol or Teen 5. This program qualifies for the children’s fitness tax credit.

Age: 11Y+ $104.39 Code Day Dates Time Cancellations #173380 Saturdays Jan 10 - Mar 7 10 - 11:15 a.m. #172311 Tuesdays Jan 13 - Mar 10 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. #173379 Thursdays Jan 15 - Mar 12 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. #173269 Mon - Fri Mar 16 - Mar 20 4:45 - 7 p.m.

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% participation and attendance is required.

Age: 13Y+ $224.70 Code Day Dates Time Exam Dates #171037 Crash course Dec 22, 23, 27 & 28 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Exam: Dec 29 at 8 a.m. #173381 Saturdays Jan 10 - Mar 7 4 - 7 p.m.

Exam: Mar 14 at 4 p.m. #172310 Tuesdays Jan 13 - Mar 10 4 - 7 p.m.

Exam: Mar 24 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% participation and attendance is required.

Age: 16Y+ $546.39 Code Day Dates Time Cancellations #173397 Mon - Sat Mar 16 - Mar 21 12 - 8:30 p.m.

100% ATTENDANCE REQUIRED

Reminder: 100% attendance and participation are required for all City of Waterloo aquatic leadership programs and recertification courses. Please check your schedule prior to registering.

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 and emergency first aid courses.

Age: All $218.29 Code Day Dates Time Exam Dates #171041 Crash course Dec 30, 31, Jan 2 & 3 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Exam: Jan 4 at 9 a.m. #173383 Sundays Jan 11 - Mar 8 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Exam: Mar 15 at 7 p.m. #173382 Wednesdays Jan 14 - Mar 11 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Exam: Mar 25 at 4 p.m.

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 14Y+ and possess a current Bronze Cross. This program meets criteria for the children’s fitness tax credit.

Age: 14Y+ $88.14 Code Day Dates Time #173384 Thursdays Jan 15 - Mar 12 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.

Age: 14Y+ $164.75 Code Day Dates Time Cancellations #173385 Mondays Jan 12 - Mar 9 6 - 9:45 p.m. #173386 Thursdays Jan 15 - Mar 12 6:15 - 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.

Age: 16Y+ $374.04 Code Day Dates Time #171047 Crash course Dec 28, 29, 30, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Jan 2, 3 & 4 #173387 Sundays Jan 11 - Mar 8 5 - 10:30 p.m. #173389 Saturdays Jan 31 - Feb 28 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. #173388 Mon - Fri Mar 16 - Mar 20 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

CELLPHONE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

The use of cell phones and/or electronic devices is not permitted during aquatic leadership programs. Please leave these devices in your locker or at home during lessons.

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+

$206.55 Code Day Dates Time Notes #171054 Sat & Sun Dec 13 & 14 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. #171055 Fri, Dec 19, 4:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Sat & Sun Dec 20 & 21 12 - 5:30 p.m. #171056 Mon & Tue Dec 29 & 30 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. #171057 Sat & Sun Jan 3 & 4 12 - 8 p.m. #171393 Sat & Sun Jan 31 & Feb 1 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: RIM Park #171394 Sat & Sun Feb 28 & Mar 1 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: RIM Park #171395 Tues & Thur Mar 17 & 19 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. #171396 Sat & Sun Mar 28 & 29 9 a.m. - 5 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. Age: 16Y+ $258.34 Code Day Dates Time #171051 Crash course Dec 29, 30, 31 & 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Jan 2, 3, 4 #173390 Saturdays Jan 10 - Jan 31 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. #173391 Saturdays Feb 7 - Feb 28 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. #173392 Sats & Suns Mar 7 - Mar 22 10 a.m. - 6 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+ $33.90 Code Day Dates Time #173404 Saturday Mar 28 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+ $55.37 Code Day Dates Time #171059 Saturday Dec 20 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. #173398 Saturday Mar 21 11 a.m. - 7 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 winter and spring!

Applying is easy! Follow these steps to get stared: 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 2, 2014 Spring applications due: February 20, 2015

CLINICS, WORKSHOPS & RECERTS Recert. LSS CPR C

Learn adult, child, infant and two-person CPR. Prerequisites: LSS Standard First Aid & CPR C. Age: 13Y+ $47.48 Code Day Date Time #171062 Wednesday Dec 17 5 - 10 p.m. #173399 Sunday Feb 22 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Recert. LSS Standard First Aid/CPR C

CELL PHONES The use of cell phones and/ or electronic devices is not permitted during leadership programs.

Please leave these devices at home or in your locker.

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+ $109.14 Code Day Dates Time Notes #171071 Monday Dec 22 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. #171072 Friday Jan 2 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. #173402 Saturday Feb 21 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Location: RIM Park #173403 Friday Mar 20 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+ $86.50 Code Day Dates Time #171066 Saturday Dec 27 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. #171067 Saturday Jan 3 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. #173400 Saturday Mar 14 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. #173401 Saturday Mar 21 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Recert. Red Cross Instructors

Participate in Red Cross updates, strokes, peer teaching and teaching strategies. Bring your Red Cross instructor card that you have obtained within the last five years.

Age: 16Y+ $100.71 Code Day Dates Time #171064 Sunday Dec 14 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. #171065 Tuesday Dec 23 2 - 7 p.m.

REMINDER 100% attendance and participation is required for all aquatic leadership and recertification courses.

Please check your schedule prior to registering for courses.