Prerequisite:                 15 years of age

Course Duration:          22 hours

Course Cost:                 $325 incl. HST

Instructors Tri-Certification

Water Safety Instructor

A Canadian Red Cross Program

This course further develops the candidate’s instructional ability by focusing on how to apply the information learned in the AWSI course to effectively plan and teach the Red Cross Swim program.  Candidates will apply their teaching skills and knowledge during 12 hours of practical teaching experience.

Lifesaving Instructor

A Lifesaving Society Program

This course prepares candidates to teach and evaluate all items in the Canadian Swim Patrol Program, Bronze Star, Basic & Emergency First Aid and CPR-A, -B, -C.  It also allows instructors to teach and evaluate some items in the Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and Distinction programs.

Swim Instructor

A Lifesaving Society Program

This course focuses on preparing the instructor to teach and evaluate swimming strokes and the related skills of the Lifesaving Society Swimmer program.  The candidates will acquire proven teaching methods, a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.

As a whistle is required for use and evaluated in all programs it has been included in the course cost and will be issued to each candidate on the first class along with all of their required texts.

Prerequisites:               16 years of age AND Bronze Cross or higher

AND Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor

Required Materials:      The Canadian Lifesaving Manual, Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor Manual

(If a candidate does not have any of the above items, they can be purchased from Zodiac at time of registration)

Course Duration:          44 hours

Course Cost:                 $490 incl. HST

Water Safety Instructor

A Canadian Red Cross Program

This course further develops the candidate’s instructional ability by focusing on how to apply the information learned in the AWSI course to effectively plan and teach the Red Cross Swim program.  Candidates will apply their teaching skills and knowledge during 12 hours of practical teaching experience.

As a whistle is required for use and evaluated in all programs it has been included in the course cost and will be issued to each candidate on the first class along with all of their required texts.

Prerequisites:               16 years of age AND Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor

Required Materials:      Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor Manual

(If a candidate does not have this manual, it can be purchased from Zodiac at time of registration)

Course Duration:          20 hours

Course Cost:                 $225 incl. HST

Lifesaving Instructor

A Lifesaving Society Program

This course prepares candidates to teach and evaluate all items in the Canadian Swim Patrol Program, Bronze Star, Basic & Emergency First Aid and CPR-A, -B, -C.  It also allows instructors to teach and evaluate some items in the Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and Distinction programs.

As a whistle is required for use and evaluated in this program it has been included in the course cost and will be issued to each candidate on the first class along with all of their required texts.

Prerequisites:               16 years of age AND Bronze Cross or higher

Required Materials:      The Canadian Lifesaving Manual

(If a candidate does not have this manual, it can be purchased from Zodiac at time of registration)

Course Duration:          20 hours

Course Cost:                 $195 incl. HST

Water Safety Instructor Transfer

A Canadian Red Cross Program

This conversion course provides current experienced instructors with a detailed overview of the Red Cross Swim program.  It teaches candidates how to apply their knowledge and skills to this program.  Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to perform all of the Red Cross stroke standards and skill items.  Candidates are evaluated through this practical performance and the completion of a classroom assignment.

Candidates will receive a laminated stroke evaluation chart and the Red Cross lesson plan CD.

Although not required, it is strongly recommended that candidates purchase the Red Cross Assistant Instructor and the Instructor Manual.

Prerequisites:               Current Lifesaving and/or Swim Instructor or YMCA Instructor AND a letter from an employer confirming the completion of a minimum of 20 hours instructional experience

Recommended Materials:         Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor Manual &

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Manual

(If a candidate does not have these manuals, they can be purchased from Zodiac at time of registration)

Course Duration:          5 hours

Course Cost:                 $85 incl. HST

Swim Synchro! Instructor

A Synchro Swim Ontario Program

This course further develops the candidate’s instructional ability by focusing on how to teach the Swim Synchro! program.  Swim Synchro! is a creative, routine based Synchro orientation program designed to create fun Synchro experiences that develop basic synchronized swimming skills.  Through classroom and in-water activities candidates will become familiar with the program and its teaching resources.  No synchronized swimming experience is required to participate in this course.

Prerequisite:                 Current Water Safety Instructor OR Lifesaving Instructor OR Swim Instructor

Course Duration:          5 hours

Course Cost:                 $70 incl. HST

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Recertification

A Canadian Red Cross Program

The WSI recertification is designed to update the candidate on program and Red Cross changes, learn and share new teaching strategies and perform the Instructional Emergency Response skills.  Successful completion renews the award for 2 years.

Course Duration:          5 hours

Course Cost:                 $90 incl. HST