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1 Becoming a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor leadership Becoming a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid Learn lifesaving principles embodied in the (4) components of water-rescue education: judgment, fitness, knowledge, and skill. Rescuers learn tows, carries and release methods in preparation for risky and challenging rescues. Swimmers develop stroke efficiency, complete a 500m timed endurance swim, and learn techniques for managing spinal injuries in shallow water. Training in Emergency First Aid provides general knowledge and practical experience in select aspects of first aid and CPR. Lifesavers also practice CPR techniques for adult and child victims, victim assessment, and first aid for a variety of victim types including bleeding, heart attack and stroke. Prerequisite: Age 13 years+ or Bronze Star. Fee: $194 / 4 to 10 classes Tue Sep 26 4:30-7:30pm Tue Jan 9 4:30-8:00pm Age: 13 years+ Fri Sep 29 6:30-10:00pm Fri Jan 12 5:30-9:00pm Sat Sep 23 4:00-7:30pm Sun Sep 24 3:30-7:00pm Sun Jan 7 3:30-7:00pm Sat Oct 14 4:00-7:30pm Sun Sep 24 5:00-8:00pm Sa-Su Jan 6 10:30am-7:00pm Sat Sep 23 9:30am-1:00pm Fri Sep 29 6:30-10:00pm Sat Jan 6 9:30am-1:00pm Fri Jan 12 6:30-10:00pm Sun Sep 24 2:00-5:30pm Sun Jan 7 2:00-5:30pm Bronze Medallion/Cross & Standard First Aid This unique combination course offers participants the opportunity to learn the necessary prerequisites to becoming a lifeguard. Challenges include an 18 minute 600m swim; shallow and deep water rescues; management of spinal injuries; CPR; and first aid. Successful candidates will be awarded Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and Lifesaving Standard First Aid with CPR-C certifications. Prerequisite: Age 13 years+ or Bronze Star. Fee: $439.25/5 classes W-F,Tu Dec 27 9:00am-8:00pm M-F Mar 12 9:00am-8:00pm Scheduled payment option is available for programs $400 and up. 174 Swimming: Leadership

2 Becoming a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid Bronze Cross offers advanced training, including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. The difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures and teamwork are emphasized. Lifesavers learn spinal injury and pulseless victim rescues. Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training in all aspects of first aid and CPR including medical and legal considerations of spinal injury management; environmental injuries; bone and joint injuries; abdominal and chest injuries; burns; and other medical emergencies. Lifesavers also learn CPR techniques for adult, children and infant victims. Prerequisite: Age and Bronze Medallion. Age: 13 years+ Fee: $244 / 4 to 10 classes Fri Sep 29 6:00-10:00pm Tu Jan 9 5:00-9:00pm Sun Sep 24 4:00-8:00pm Sat Jan 6 3:00-7:00pm Sun Jan 7 4:00-8:00pm Sat Oct 14 4:00-8:00pm Sun Sep 24 4:30-8:00pm Sa-Su Feb 10 9:00am-7:00pm Sat Sep 23 9:00am-1:00pm Sat Jan 6 9:00am-1:00pm Fri Sep 29 6:00-10:00pm Fri Jan 12 6:00-10:00pm Sun Sep 24 1:30-5:30pm Sun Jan 7 1:30-5:30pm VOLUNTEER at your local pool and receive discounted lifeguard or instructor training By volunteering with certified instructors and lifeguards to deliver swim lessons and recreational swims, you ll earn credits for every volunteer hour worked. These credits can be applied to the cost of select leadership courses required to become a lifeguard or swim instructor, meaning you ll only have to pay for the exam and course material fee. Visit vaughan.ca/recjobs or the Employment & Volunteering section of this guide. vaughan.ca/reconline 175

3 Becoming a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Assistant Swim Instructor Through classroom learning and in-water practice, this program prepares candidates to help certified instructors deliver swimming and lifesaving classes. Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching, and master basic progressions. The leadership roles and responsibilities of instructors and their assistants are emphasized. Prerequisite: Age and Bronze Cross or higher. Age: 14 years+ Fee: $132 / 3 to 5 classes Fri-Sun Sep 15 6:00-9:30pm Fri-Sun Oct 20 6:00-9:30pm Fri-Sun Nov 24 6:00-9:30pm Fri-Sun Jan 12 6:00-9:30pm Fri-Sun Feb 23 6:00-9:30pm Tue Oct 17 5:00-9:00pm Tue Jan 9 5:00-8:30pm Fri Sep 29 4:30-8:30pm Fri Jan 12 4:30-8:30pm Follow us! Recreation Vaughan Lifesaving & Swim Instructor This course prepares individuals to organize, plan, teach and evaluate basic swim strokes, lifesaving skills, first aid skills, resuscitation techniques and related skills. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. Swim Instructors teach candidates in all levels of the Swim for Life program. Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructors teach the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Programs and Emergency First Aid. Prerequisite: Age, Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard, and Assistant Instructor. Fee: $ / 5 to 12 classes Sun Nov 5 11:00am-9:00pm Sun Jan 7 11:00am-9:00pm Wed Sep 27 4:30-8:15pm W-F,Tu Dec 27 10:00am-8:00pm Fri-Sun Oct 27 5:00-10:00pm Sat 9:00am-6:30pm Fri-Sun Feb 2 5:00-10:00pm Sat 9:00am-6:30pm Sun Sep 24 10:00am-8:00pm M-F Mar 12 10:00am-8:00pm Fri-Sun Dec 1 5:00-10:00pm Sat 9:00am-7:00pm National Lifeguard The National Lifeguard award is the elite lifeguarding award in Canada. Candidates are trained in lifeguarding techniques, with an emphasis on teamwork. Topics include communications with Emergency Management Service personal, special circumstances, 1 and 2 rescuer scenario and more. Due to the nature of the curriculum and the interdependence developed between course participants within and during a specific course, 100% attendance is mandatory. Prerequisite: Age, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid. Standard First Aid must be from one of the following agencies: Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol. Fee: $ / 5 to 6 classes Sun Sep 24 11:00am-9:00pm Sun Feb 4 11:00am-9:00pm Fri-Sun Nov 10 5:00-10:00pm Sat 9:00am-6:30pm Fri-Sun Feb 16 5:00-10:00pm Sat 9:00am-6:30pm W-Sa,Tu Dec 27 9:00am-7:00pm M-F Mar 12 10:00am-8:00pm Fri-Sun Oct 13 5:00-10:00pm Sat 9:00am-7:00pm Fri-Sun Feb 2 5:00-10:00pm Sat 9:00am-7:00pm Scheduled payment option is available for programs $400 and up. 176 Swimming: Leadership

4 Becoming a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Videos of the wet screening process are available on YouTube! Visit the City of Vaughan YouTube channel to help prepare yourself: youtube.com/thecityofvaughan We're hiring Lifeguards & Instructors Lifeguards water rescue professionals trained in emergency care prevent accidents identify hazards determine safe practices Swimming Instructors develop the important life skills of swimming create an enjoyable environment for people of all ages and abilities while focusing on safety Requirements 16 years of age or older current National Lifeguard certificate Standard First Aid with CPR-C Volunteer experience with Vaughan s Learn to Swim program enhances your employment eligibility. Wet Screening Eligibility Criteria certification in either instructor and lifeguard awards in Lifesaving Instructor and Swim Instructor Standard First Aid/CPR-C or in National Lifeguard and Standard First Aid. (If a candidate has not successfully completed National Lifeguard they must have a current Bronze Cross (within 2 years of certification date). Wet Interview: Aquatic Staff Screening Aquatic staff hiring consists of a wet and dry interview. During the wet interview applicants will be asked to perform National Lifeguard skills and teach a short instructional lesson. Applicants are required to bring a bathing suit and whistle. A dry interview will be arranged upon successful completion of the wet interview. Please contact the Aquatic Coordinator of the facility where the screening is taking place if you wish to register less than 48 hours in advance. Fee: Free/1 class Wed Nov 8 4:00-6:00pm Wed Dec 13 4:00-6:00pm Wed Feb 14 4:00-6:00pm Wed Mar 7 4:00-6:00pm Fri Sep 8 3:00-5:00pm Tue Oct 24 4:00-6:00pm Tue Dec 12 4:00-6:00pm Tue Feb 6 4:00-6:00pm Tue Mar 6 4:00-6:00pm vaughan.ca/reconline 177

5 Exams Standard First Aid & CPR-C Exams Bronze Medallion Exam This examination is designed for candidates who have completed the course but either missed or failed the original exam, or for those requiring recertification. There will be an evaluation of all required items at this level. Note: Successful candidates receive certification. Prerequisite: Age 13 years+ or Bronze Star. Fee: $76/1 class Sun Dec 17 9:00am-2:00pm Sun Mar 18 9:00am-2:00pm Bronze Cross Exam This examination is designed for candidates who have completed the course but either missed or failed the original exam. It is also ideal for candidates requiring recertification. There will be an evaluation of all required items at this level. Note: Successful candidates receive certification. Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid from one of: Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross, or Canadian Ski Patrol. Fee: $76/1 class Sun Dec 17 9:00am-2:00pm Sun Mar 18 9:00am-2:00pm Follow us! Recreation Vaughan Standard First Aid & CPR-C Standard First Aid & CPR-C Candidates gain comprehensive training in all aspects of first aid and CPR-C. Standard First Aid is for those who want an in-depth understanding of such topics as: medical and legal considerations; spinal injury management; environmental injuries; bone and joint injuries; abdominal and chest injuries; burns; and other medical emergencies. CPR-C covers adult, child, and infant CPR. Successful candidates are awarded Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid and CPR-C certifications. These are recognized by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB). Prerequisite: Age. Fee: $98 / 2 to 4 classes Tu,Th Sep 12 9:00am-6:00pm Tu,Th Dec 12 5:30-9:30pm Sa-Su Mar 3 9:00am-6:00pm Sa-Su Sep 23 9:00am-6:00pm Sa-Su Dec 9 9:00am-6:00pm Sa-Su Jan 6 9:00am-6:00pm Father E. Bulfon Community Centre 8141 Martin Grove Rd., Woodbridge Sa-Su Oct 21 9:00am-6:00pm Sa-Su Feb 24 9:00am-6:00pm Sa-Su Sep 16 9:00am-6:00pm Sun Nov 26 9:00am-6:00pm Sun Jan 7 9:00am-6:00pm Sa-Su Mar 10 9:00am-6:00pm Sa-Su Sep 30 9:00am-6:00pm Sa-Su Feb 3 9:00am-6:00pm Swimming: Leadership

6 Recertifications Standard First Aid & CPR-C Recertification First Aid has changed. Recertifications Standard First Aid & CPR-C Recertification This course reviews a candidate's existing Standard First Aid and CPR skills in a practical setting. Successful completion renews the award for 2 years. Prerequisite: Current Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid and CPR-C. Fee: $57.25/1 class Sat Nov 25 9:00am-6:00pm Sat Feb 10 9:00am-6:00pm Sun Sep 17 9:00am-6:00pm Sat Jan 27 9:00am-6:00pm Sun Oct 22 9:00am-6:00pm Sun Dec 17 9:00am-6:00pm Sun Mar 18 9:00am-6:00pm Sun Jan 21 9:00am-6:00pm Sun Mar 4 9:00am-6:00pm National Lifeguard Recertification The candidate's lifeguarding skills are evaluated. Emphasis is on teamwork and demonstration of skills at the National Lifeguard standard. Successful completion renews the award for 2 years. Prerequisite: National Lifeguard. Fee: $75.25/1 class Sat Dec 23 9:00am-6:00pm Sat Mar 17 9:00am-6:00pm Sat Sep 9 8:30am-5:30pm Sun Jan 21 1:30-10:30pm Tue Jan 2 9:00am-6:00pm Sun Mar 4 11:00am-8:00pm Sat Dec 16 9:00am-6:00pm Sat Mar 10 9:00am-6:00pm To qualify for a REcertification, your last certification must have been: with the Lifesaving Society. a full Standard First Aid/CPR-C course (16 hours). no longer than exactly 3 years ago. You are not eligible for an Lifesaving Standard First Aid/CPR-C recertification if: Your last certification was by another agency other than Lifesaving Society. Holders of Standard First Aid certificates from other agencies may not recertify their certificate on a Lifesaving Society recertification course. You must return to your original agency. Your last certification was also a recert. You may only recertify once. For subsequent renewal of awards, holders must repeat the full Standard First Aid course (therefore you must alternate recerts and full courses). Your last certification was over 3 years ago. The date of certification of a full course to the date of certification of a recert, must be within 3 years. If longer than that - even by one day - a full course must be done to renew your certification. We now offer specialized first aid courses for local businesses. Call ext for details. vaughan.ca/reconline 179

7 Specialty Courses & Clinics VAUGHAN Aquafitness Instructor Certification Learn the benefits of aquafitness, and how to plan and conduct a class. Walk away from this two-day course a certified aquafitness instructor. Certification is valid for 6 months after that simply send us a video of you teaching a 45 minute aquafitness class (audio included), take a written test and your certification will be renewed for two years. Specialty Courses & Clinics Aquafitness Instructor Certification Learn the benefits of aquafitness, and how to plan and conduct a class. Walk away from this two-day course a certified aquafitness instructor. Certification is valid for 6 months after that simply send us a video of you teaching a 45 minute aquafitness class (audio included), take a written test and your certification will be renewed for two years. Prerequisite: Age and Standard First Aid. Fee: $108/2 classes Sa-Su Sep 16 8:30am-5:30pm Follow us! Recreation Vaughan 180 Swimming: Leadership Aquatic Supervisor & SEE Auditor Experienced lifeguards are prepared to be Deck Supervisors, Head Lifeguards and Pool Managers. Topics include facility management, legal regulations governing public pools, aquatic emergencies, supervisory skills, critical incident stress management and public relations skills. This course has a pre-course assignment. Contact the Aquatic Coordinator (at the pool where the course is running) upon registration to arrange pickup. 100% attendance is mandatory. The SEE Auditor (Supervision Evaluation Enhancement) course is designed to give individuals the knowledge, training and tools required to evaluate the safety of lifeguard and instructor supervision using a quantifiable measuring system. Prerequisite: Proof of 100 hours experience lifeguarding/instructing and National Lifeguard or Lifesaving Instructor award. Fee: $243.75/2 classes Sa-Su Jan 20 9:00am-6:00pm Sa-Su Oct 28 9:00am-6:00pm SEE Auditor The SEE Auditor (Supervision Evaluation Enhancement) course is designed to give individuals the knowledge, training and tools required to evaluate the safety of lifeguard and instructor supervision using a quantifiable measuring system. Prerequisite: Proof of 100 hours experience lifeguarding/instructing and National Lifeguard or Lifesaving Instructor award. Fee: $66.25/1 class Sun Jan 21 2:00-6:00pm Mon Nov 13 6:00-10:00pm Sun Oct 29 2:00-6:00pm

8 Specialty Courses & Clinics Distinction Develop advanced water rescue skills and knowledge, and an understanding of fitness training principles. Challenges include: the implications of assuming responsibility in an emergency; how to deal with two (2) victims at once; and the rescue of a non-breathing spinal injury victim. Inherent in the name of the award, participants must perform each item `with distinction'. Prerequisite: Age and Bronze Cross. Age: 13 years+ Fee: $126/5 classes Fri Nov 10 4:30-9:00pm Examiner Standards Clinic The Examination Standards Clinic is the first step in a two-step process to be appointed as an Examiner for the Society, and prepares Examiner candidates to evaluate the Society s lifesaving awards. Prerequisite: Age and Lifesaving Society Instructor. Fee: $68.50/1 class Sat Oct 21 9:00am-5:00pm Lifesaving Coaching Clinic: Level 1 Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1 provides training for Lifesaving Instructors who wish to coach Lifesaving Sport at the community level. The course focuses on the fundamentals of coaching and Lifesaving Sport skills in the pool. Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1 may teach and certify the Society s Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals program. Prerequisite: Lifesaving Instructor award, Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid. Fee: $64.75/1 class Sun Nov 19 10:00am-8:30pm Tue Jan 2 10:00am-8:30pm Sat Jan 6 10:00am-8:30pm Vaughan Fitness Centres Close. Convenient. Comfortable. 15% off for part-time employees vaughan.ca/fitness Lifesaving Officials Clinic This community officials course trains parents, staff and volunteers to officiate at community-level Lifesaving Sport competitions. The course focuses on the duties and roles of Officials who are required in large numbers (e.g. timers, runners, tabulators) when hosting a Lifesaving Sport event. Fee: Free/1 class Sat Dec 16 9:00-11:00pm Sat Dec 2 10:30am-12:30pm Sat Mar 3 10:30am-12:30pm Standard First Aid & Advanced Instructor The Lifesaving Society s Standard First Aid Instructor course is designed to provide Lifesaving Instructors with the knowledge and resources required to organize, plan, and deliver Lifesaving Society First Aid awards up to and including Standard First Aid and CPR-C. The Advanced Instructor portion of this course provides training for instructors who wish to teach the advanced awards including National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid and Safety Management certifications. Prerequisite: Lifesaving Instructor and Standard First Aid certification from one of: Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross Society, Canadian Ski Patrol. Fee: $142.75/3 classes Fri-Sun Dec 15 6:00-10:00pm Sat 9:00am-6:00pm Sun 9:00am-6:00pm vaughan.ca/reconline 181