INSTRUCTORS TRI-CERT COURSE
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.
Prerequisite(s): |
16 years of age AND current Bronze Cross or higher
AND |
Required Materials: |
The Canadian Lifesaving Manual, Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor Manual |
Class Duration: |
44 hours |
Course Cost: |
$ 486 |
Location |
Course Dates |
Times |
HAV |
November 5 – 7 & 19 - 21 |
Friday 6-10 pm |
HAV |
January 28 – 30 & |
Friday 6-10 pm |
TFS |
March 14 - 18 |
Monday – Friday 9 am – 6 pm |
HAV |
May 13 – 15 & 27 - 29 |
Friday 6-10 pm |
TFS |
August 22 - 26 |
Monday – Friday 9 am- 6 pm |