AQUATIC ADVANCED LEADERSHIP 2018/2019 Course Information www.tillsonburg.ca
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 - For lifeguards, every two years. Non-lifeguards, 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. 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. 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. 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. NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED.
Become a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor with the Town of Tillsonburg Don t get turned away at the first class. Make sure you have the proper course prerequisites. If you are unsure if you have the proper qualifications to take a course, email us at aquatics@tillsonburg.ca or call us at 519-688-9011 and ask for an Aquatics Coordinator.
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.
Prerequisites: Bronze Star or minimum Age: 13 years and up Teaches lifesavers of all ages how to respond in complex water rescue situations. Bronze Medallion develops physical fitness, decision making and judgement skills in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Lifesavers demonstrate stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for all advanced lifesaving awards. Candidates must be able to complete a 500m swim (20 lengths) in 15 minutes or less. BRONZE MEDALLION Emergency First Aid 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. Duration: 20 hours of instruction Course Fee: $74.50 plus hst Exam Fee: $26.30 Manual Fee: $44.50 plus hst Fall Session - Rotary Wing September 27, 2018-4:00PM to 8:30PM September 28, 2018-8:00AM to 4:30PM September 29, 2018-10:00AM to 6:30PM Winter Session - Lions Den February 22, 2019-6:00PM to 9:00PM February 23, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM February 24, 2019-10:00AM to 6:30PM TOTAL: $164.18 (taxes included)
BRONZE CROSS Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid This course is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork, and use of specialized equipment. Candidates must be able to complete a 600m swim (24 lengths) in 18 minutes or less. 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: $74.50 plus hst Exam Fee: $19.75 Manual Fee: $42.50 plus hst Manual Required: Canadian Lifesaving Manual TOTAL: $154.52 (taxes included) Fall Session - Rotary Wing October 25, 2018-4:00PM to 8:30PM October 26, 2018-8:00AM to 4:30PM October 27, 2018-10:00AM to 6:30PM Winter Session - Marwood March 11, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM March 12, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM March 13, 2019-8:00AM to 12:00PM
Prerequisites: None STANDARD FIRST AID with CPR-C & AED 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. Duration: 16 hours of instruction Course Fee: $74.50 plus hst Exam Fee: $19.55 Manual Fee: $13.50 plus hst TOTAL: $121.53 (taxes included) 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. October 13 & 14, 2018-8:00AM to 4:30PM December 22 & 23, 2018-8:00AM to 4:30PM February 9 & 10, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM April 6 & 7, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM STANDARD FIRST AID with CPR-C & AED RECERTIFICATION Prerequisites: Lifesaving Society Standard First Aidwith CPR-C (full course) done within the last three years (Lifeguards: within the last two 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: $52.00 plus hst Exam Fee: $19.55 Manual Fee: $13.50 plus hst TOTAL: $96.10 (taxes included) October 14, 2018-10:00AM to 4:30PM December 23, 2018-10:00AM to 4:30PM February 10, 2019-10:00AM to 4:30PM April 7, 2019-10:00AM to 4:30PM 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 (Lifeguards: two years). 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: $63.50 plus hst Exam Fee: $28.50 Manual Fee: $5.00 plus hst TOTAL: $109.61 (taxes included) Winter Session - Marwood March 13, 2019-12:00PM to 4:30PM March 14, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM March 15, 2019-8:00AM to 12:00PM LIFESAVING SOCIETY SWIM INSTRUCTOR and LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR Prerequisites: Bronze Cross Age: 16 years and up Upon successful completion of this dual award, candidates will be able to instruct the new 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. Duration: 40 hours of instruction Course Fee: $206.00 plus hst Exam Fee: $57.00 Manual Fee: $79.80 plus hst TOTAL: $387.36 (taxes included) Spring Session - Lions Den April 12, 2019-6:00PM to 9:00PM April 13, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM April 14, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM April 26, 2019-6:00PM to 9:00PM April 27, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM April 28, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM These awards remain current for two years from the date of certification. Candidates must bring proof of prerequisite awards to the first class.
Prerequisites: Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid Age: 16 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. NATIONAL LIFEGUARD 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 Requirements: Original proof of prerequisite Duration: 40 hours of instruction Course Fee: $206.00 plus hst Exam Fee: $32.50 Manual Fee: $42.50 plus hst Mandatory Lifesaving Essentials Kit: $30.00 plus hst (includes fanny pack, pocket mask and a fox 40 whistle). Candidates will use all items for training. TOTAL: $351.43 (taxes included) Fall/ Winter Session - Marwood December 27, 2018-8:00AM to 4:30PM December 28, 2018-8:00AM to 4:30PM January 2, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM January 3, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM January 4, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM Spring Session - Lions Den May 10, 2019-5:30PM to 9:30PM May 11, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM May 12, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM May 24, 2019-5:30PM to 4:30PM May 25, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM May 26, 2019-8:00AM to 4:30PM Don t Forget... The Lifesaving Society only accepts Standard First Aid Certificates that are recognized by the Ontario Public Pools Regulation (565/90). The accepted agencies are the Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, St. John s Ambulance and Canadian Ski Patrol.
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: 4 hours of instruction Course Fee: $49.00 plus hst Exam Fee: $30.50 Manual Fee: $40.00 plus hst 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. TOTAL: $164.97 (taxes included) Winter Session - Marwood January 4, 2019-10:00AM to 4:30PM Spring Session - Lions Den May 26, 2019-10:00AM to 4:30PM 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.