Swim and Lifesaving Instructor at Cooper Koo Family YMCA Main Pool

    Swim and Lifesaving Instructor | #133642
    15+

    as at 27 Jul 2026

    27 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

    Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

    9:00am - 5:00pm

    Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

    Cooper Koo Family YMCA

    Main Pool

    Fee: $480
    Description

    LSS Swim Instructor with Lifesaving Instructor (40hr): The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society swim for life program. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. Additionally successful candidates will be certified to deliver the following Lifesaving Society Programs. Canadian Swim Patrol Program, Bronze Star, Medallion and Cross, Lifesaving Fitness, Distinction, Basic and Emergency First Aid, CPR A, B and C.
    Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the course and Bronze Cross certification (does not need to be current).
    Required Materials: Teaching Swim for Life, Swim for Life Award Guide, Swim Patrol Award Guide, Bronze Medals Award Guide, First Aid Award Guide and Instructor Manual (available as an add-on during registration).
    Verification of Identity Policy:
    All candidates; whether original or recertification, must verify their identity to the instructor. Original, copy, or digital copies of identification are accepted.
    The Lifesaving Society Ontario (the ""Society"") requires that the candidates legal name must appear on all certifications it issues. Candidates may also provide a preferred name, which may be displayed on the certification if requested; however, it does not replace the legal name.

    Location

    Located in the heart of the quickly growing Canary District, our newest Centre of Community is an 82,000 square foot, fully accessible facility. It features something for everyone, including two pools, an indoor track and gymnasium, weight room, cardio machines, green roof, kids' play structure, cycling studio, functional fitness training space, and more. Camp programs are available during school breaks throughout the year.

    More Information
    • Registration starts for Non-residents2026/01/14 09:00
    • Registration starts for Members2026/01/14 09:00
    • Registration ends2026/07/22 23:58
    Notes
    PREREQUISITE:
    15 years of age by the end of the course and Bronze Cross certification (does not need to be current).
    Required Materials: Teaching Swim for Life, Swim for Life Award Guide, Swim Patrol Award Guide, Bronze Medals Award Guide, First Aid Award Guide and Instructor Manual (available as an add-on during registration).
    CANCELLATION POLICY:
    Participants who withdraw from the course more than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a full refund. Participants who withdraw from the course less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be granted once the course has started.

    * Applicable discounts will be applied at checkout.

    ** The spot is not reserved until checkout is complete.

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