COURSES

Aquatic Supervisor

$140

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A lifeguard station situated by a scenic beach, featuring a red lifeguard vehicle parked in front. The station is topped with a tiled roof, and an American flag waves in the breeze nearby. The coastline curves into the distance against a backdrop of hills.

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Aquatic Manager

The Lifesaving Society’s professional designation for managers who, regardless of their aquatic background, are responsible for oversight of aquatic programs and services. Aquatic Manager equips participants with the knowledge, principles and skills required to confidently direct excellent program delivery, responsive customer service, and attentive compliance with health and safety standards in the aquatic environment

Prerequisites: None

$165

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The Lifesaving Society training standard for instructors and lifeguards who wish to assume deck-level supervisor responsibilities for overseeing instructional and recreational programs and day-to-day operations at aquatic facilities. Aquatic Supervisor introduces participants to the knowledge, skills and tools require to effectively guide fellow staff members in the safe delivery of aquatic programs and services, and to prepare for effective emergency response.

Prerequisites: LSS National Lifeguard (need not be current) AND Swim or Lifesaving Instructor (need not be current)

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Safeguard

Safety supervision training for guardians (e.g. day camp counsellors, counsellors-in-training and others) who accompany groups of young people to pools or waterfronts. The course stresses the responsibility undertaken by these group leaders for safeguarding the young people in their care even when under lifeguard supervision. Safeguard focuses on water safety awareness, accident prevention and the principles of aquatic safety supervision. Safeguard teaches participants how to identify hazards and at-risk behaviours, how to recognize potential victims, and how to respond safely in an aquatic emergency.

Prerequisites: None

$40

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