2021_Aquatic Leadership Course FINAL

AQUATIC ADVANCED LEADERSHIP 2021 Course Information

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Why a Job in Aquatics? • Make a difference and potentially save a life by teaching swimming. • The best people skills are acquired when you interact daily with adults, children, seniors and special populations. • Keep your cool in any emergency because you will receive the best training and will practice with your co-workers to ensure you are ready for anything. • This job will prepare you for many careers: nursing, paramedic, doctor, teacher, recreation leadership, youth worker, etc. • A good reference can help you get to where you want to go and good job performance here is always something we like to brag about. How to Register All registrations must be done at the Customer Service Desk located at the Tillsonburg Community Centre: 45 Hardy Avenue Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 3W9 If you are out of town, please give us a call at 519-688-9011 and speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives who will assist you in completing your registration. Please remember that all manuals are not included in the Course Price and must be purchased at the time of registration unless the candidate has a current manual already. For those candidates who were unsuccessful in the previous course, only the exam fees will be charged.

Employment with The Town of Tillsonburg To become a Lifeguard, Instructor, or Assistant Instructor with the Town of Tillsonburg, you will need the following certifications: Instructor - Swim and Lifesaving Instructor certification, Standard First Aid and National Lifeguard. Lifeguard - National Lifeguard and Standard First Aid certifications. Assistant Instructor - Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid and Assistant Swim Instructor certification. Recertification - Aquatic qualifications must be recertified in order to remain current. National Lifeguard - every two years Swim & Lifesaving Instructor - every two years Standard First Aid - every three years Please speak with a Program Coordinator for clarification.

Important First Aid Certification Information Holders of Standard First Aid certificates from other agencies may not recertify their certificate with the Lifesaving Society recertification course. They may recertify only with the original certifying agency or take a full course. In order to comply with WSIB regulations, individuals must alternate between full courses and recertification courses in order to renew their award. Course materials and schedules will be discussed on the first day. Bathing suits and towels will be needed for the water portions of courses. Other items you may be required to bring include: comfortable clothing, a whistle, notebook, pens, lunch and snacks and money. Age Requirements: Candidates must turn the identified age prior to the last scheduled day of the course. Unsuccessful Completion of a Course: Many courses utilize continious evaluation. Unsuccessful candidates are required to retake the full course. However, candidates will only be charged the exam fees. What to Bring to a Course You will need to bring the original certification of the prerequisites required for the course. Be sure to consult individual course descriptions for prerequisites required. Aquatic Leadership Important Information Course Attendance: Please note that 100% attendance is required to complete any aquatic leadership course (lateness is equivalent to absence). Prerequisites: Original prerequisite certifications must be presented at the start of each course. Please consult the individual course descriptions to determine what is required. If your Standard First Aid is from another agency a photocopy of the certification must be submitted.

Become a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor with the Town of Tillsonburg

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BRONZE MEDALLION

Prerequisites: Bronze Star or minimum Age: 13 years and up

This course challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. Emergency First Aid is included in this course and provides a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries. Skills include: victim assessment, CPR, choking, respiratory and circulatory emergencies such as heart attack and stroke, and how to deal with external bleeding. Successful candidates also receive an Emergency First Aid with CPR-B certification.

Course Dates February 19 - 5:00PM to 9:00PM February 21 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM February 28 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM Course Dates July 19 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM July 20 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM July 21- 8:00AM to 12:00PM

Course Dates September 24 - 5:00PM to 9:00PM September 25 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM September 26 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Duration: 20 hours of instruction Course Fee: $80.65 plus hst Exam Fee: $27.60 Manual Fee: $45.00 plus hst Workbook: $5.00 plus hst

BRONZE CROSS Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid

This course begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Candidates must be able to swim 400m (16 lengths) in 11 minutes Bronze Cross is one of the prerequisites for training in the National Lifeguard (NL) program and Lifesaving Society Instructors certifications.

Duration: 20 hours of instruction Course Fee: $80.65 plus hst Exam Fee: $21.40 Workbook: $5.00 plus hst Manual Fee: $45.00 plus hst Manual: Canadian Lifesaving Manual (Optional)

Course Dates July 21 - 12:30PM to 4:30PM July 22 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM July 23 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM Course Dates March 7 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM March 26 - 5:00PM to 9:00PM March 28 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Course Dates October 22 - 5:00PM to 9:00PM October 23 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM October 24 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM

STANDARD FIRST AID with CPR-C & AED

Prerequisites: None This 16-hour Standard First Aid course provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as: medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns and medical emergencies. Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid is recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and the Ontario Health Regulations. Standard First Aid is one of the prerequisites to National Lifeguard. Duration: 16 hours of instruction Course Fee: $102.00 plus hst Exam Fee: $20.55 Manual Fee: $15.00 plus hst Course Dates March 9 & 11 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM April 17 & 18 - 8:00AM to 4:00 PM July 6 & 8 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Sept 14 & 16 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM Dec 11& 12 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM

STANDARD FIRST AID with CPR-C & AED RECERTIFICATION Prerequisites: Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid with CPR-C (full course) done within the last three years. This 8-hour Standard First Aid recertification course provides a review of first aid and CPR skills. Practical skills will be assessed through scenarios and knowledge will be assessed with a written evaluation. Candidates should review the course content and practice their skills prior to the recertification course.

Duration: 8 hours of instruction Course Fee: $71.40 plus hst Exam Fee: $20.55 Manual Fee: $15.00 plus hst

Course Dates March 11 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM April 18 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM July 8 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM September 16 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM December 12 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Important SFA Information Holders of Standard First Aid certificates from other agencies may not recertify their certificate with a Lifesaving Society recertification course. They may recertify only with the original certifying agency or take a full course. In order to comply with WSIB regulations, Standard First Aid award holders may do their first recertification at a recertification course within three years of the original course. Thereafter, individuals must alternate between full courses and recertification course in order to renew their award.

LIFESAVING SOCIETY ASSISTANT SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Prerequisites: Bronze Cross Age: 14 years and up

Through classroom learning and in water practice, the Assistant Instructor course prepares candidates to help certified instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes. Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching, as they master basic progressions of teaching. The roles and responsibilities of instructors and their assistants are emphasized. Duration: 18 hours of instruction Course Fee: $68.75 plus hst Exam Fee: $30.00 Manual Fee: $6.00 plus hst Course Dates August 17 - 9:00AM - 3:00PM August 18 - 9:00AM - 3:00PM August 19 - 9:00AM - 3:00PM

LIFESAVING SOCIETY SWIM and LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR

Prerequisites: Bronze Cross Age: 15 years and up

Upon successful completion of this dual award, candidates will be able to instruct the Lifesaving Society’s Learn to Swim program consisting of Parent & Tot, Preschool and Swimmer age groups and Advanced lifesaving awards such as Swim Patrol, and the Bronze awards. In this, course time is devoted in both classroom and water sessions to developing skills in the areas of class management, teaching, evaluation, leadership, communication and administration. These awards remain current for two years from the date of certification. Candidates must bring proof of prerequisite awards to the first class. Course Dates

Duration: 40 hours of instruction Course Fee: $223.00 plus hst Exam Fee: $38.95 Manual Fee: $85.00 plus hst Manual: Lifesaving and Swim Instructor Combined Pack

April 9 - 5:00PM to 9:00PM April 10 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM April 11 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM April 23 - 5:00PM to 9:00PM April 24 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM April 25 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM

August 9 - 8:00AM - 4:00PM August 10 - 8:00AM - 4:00PM August 11 - 8:00AM - 4:00PM August 12 - 8:00AM - 4:00PM August 13 - 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Separate courses available for Swim and Lifesaving Instructors. Ask us for details.

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD

Prerequisites: Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid Age: 15 years and up

The National Lifeguard certification is the standard measurement of lifeguard performance in Canada. This course is designed to develop sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement and a mature responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. The program emphasizes teamwork, leadership, communications, and the prevention of accidents and the treatment of medical emergencies. Participants are taught advanced lifeguarding skills in a lecture format and are required to demonstrate competency in managing a variety of emergency situations within an aquatic environment. Successful completion of this course will certify the candidate in the only nationally recognized lifeguarding award. This award remains current for two years from the date of certification.

Duration: 40 hours of instruction Course Fee: $223.00 plus hst Exam Fee: $34.25 Manual Fee: $45.00 plus hst Course Dates May 14 - 5:00PM to 9:00PM May 15 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM May 16 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM May 28 - 5:00PM to 9:00PM May 29 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM May 30 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Course Dates August 23 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM August 24 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM August 25 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM August 26 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM August 27 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Course Dates December 27 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM December 28 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM December 29 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM December 30 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM January 2, 2022 - 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Optional Lifesaving Essentials Kit: $30.00 plus hst (includes fanny pack, pocket mask and a fox 40 whistle). Candidates will use all items for training.

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD - RECERTIFICATION

Prerequisites: National Lifeguard Certification Age: 16 years and up

The program is designed to test the candidate’s lifeguarding skills in order to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard Level. Candidates are required to bring their own whistle and proof of original certification. Duration: 5 hours of instruction Course Fee: $53.05 plus hst Exam Fee: $34.25 Manual Fee: $45.00 plus hst (optional) Course Dates May 30 - 11:00AM to 4:00PM August 27 - 11:00AM to 4:00PM Jan 2, 2022 - 11:00AM to 4:00PM Optional Lifesaving Essentials Kit: $30.00 plus hst (includes fanny pack, pocket mask and a fox 40 whistle). Candidates must bring a Pocket Mask and Whistle.

Checking Current Qualifications and Awards

Misplaced your certification card or not sure of your current qualifications or awards? 1. To check and print out your certifications, please visit www.lifesavingsociety.com 2. Click on “Find a Member” on the right navigation bar. 3. Fill in your membership number 4. Uncheck “Current Only” box and click on “View Record”. You can find your membership number on the bottom of any certification card from the Lifesaving Society.

ABOUT THE LIFESAVING SOCIETY

As Canada’s Lifeguarding Experts, we set the standards for water safety in Canada. We work to prevent drowning and water-related injury through our training programs, Water Smart public education, water incident rescuer, aquatic safety management, and lifesaving sport. We are a national, volunteer organization and registered charity composed of 10 provincial/ territorial branches, tens of thousands of individual members, and over 4,000 affiliated swimming pools, waterfronts, schools and clubs.

We are a leader and partner in the delivery of water safety education throughout Canada and around the world. The Society operates globally in over 25 countries. We represent Canada internationally in the Commonwealth Royal Life Saving Society and we are Canada’s Full Member in the International Life Saving Federation. The World Health Organization recognizes ILS as the world authority in the global effort to prevent drowning. The Lifesaving Society takes lead responsibility for drowning prevention in Canada.

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