Instructors/Examiners

Lifesaving Society Swim Instructors 

The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross certification (need not be current).

Lifesaving Instructors 

The Lifesaving Instructor course prepares instructors to teach the Lifesaving Society's:

• Canadian Swim Patrol Program

• Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross certification (need not be current).

Bronze Examiner

Bronze Examiner: Examiner candidates are experienced Lifesaving Instructors who undergo specific training in examination standards and apprenticeship. Bronze Examiners are empowered to certify Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross candidates.Lifesaving Instructors should first gain experience teaching Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross before applying for Examiner status.

Prerequisites: Lifesaving Instructor certification; taught or co-taught at least one Bronze Medallion or one Bronze Cross course.