Lifeguarding & Aquatic Instructor Training
Lifeguard & Aquatic Instructor Training Courses
Courses to become an Aquatic Professional:
Start to become a lifeguard with this course that includes instruction in lifesaving skills, water rescues and First Aid.
Pre-requisite:
- 13 years old or have Bronze Star
Further develop lifesaving/lifeguarding skills, water rescues and First Aid.
Pre-requisite:
- Bronze Medallion
Two courses in one challenging camp!
Pre-requisite:
- Bronze Star or 13+ years
National Lifeguard (NL) – Pool Option
Learn lifeguarding principles, emergency rescues and procedures in a pool environment. This is a required course for employment with Richmond Aquatics. Pre-requisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid and 16+ years by course end date.
National Lifeguard (NL) – Waterpark Option
Learn emergency rescues and procedures in a waterpark environment. This is a required course for employment with Richmond Aquatic Services. Pre-requisites: NLS Pool Option, Standard First Aid and 16+ years by course end date.
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
The Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course prepares candidates to instructs the Red Cross Swim Programs. This is a required course for employment with Richmond Aquatic Services. Pre-requisites: Bronze Cross, Red Cross Swim Kids Level 10 (or equivalent) and 15+ years.
Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)
This course must be completed to teach the Canadian Swim Patrol levels: Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross. Pre-requisite: Bronze Cross and 16+ years
Standard First Aid
Training in First Aid and additional emergency care topics. Includes CPR - Level C.
CPR Level C (CPR C)
These lifesaving skills, taught to perform on babies, children and adults include choking, breathing, cardiac arrest and 2-person CPR procedures with an automatic defibrillator.