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FALL 2016
Aquatic Leadership & FIRST AID www.surrey.ca/pools
Information Session
Lifeguard Info Sessions
Learn about opportunities for aspiring
Lifeguards and Instructors in this
information session. Find out about
the training process and volunteer
opportunities.
1 Session
10yrs+
Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Sep 22 4492937
Sport & Leisure Aquatics
M 6:00pm-7:00pm Sep 5 4483339
Su 6:00pm-7:00pm Dec 11 4492941
Guildford Recreation Centre
W 7:30pm-8:30pm Nov 23 4492940
Newton Recreation Centre
M 6:00pm-7:00pm Oct 3 4492938
North Surrey Recreation Centre
Tu 6:00pm-7:00pm Nov 8 4492939
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
BE PART OF OUR TEAM
Contact a Surrey Indoor Pool in
your area to register for a 1 hour
information session.
PARENTS WELCOME
Learn about career opportunities for
aspiring Lifeguards and Instructors
at Surrey’s six indoor pools! Find out
about the courses you need to be a
lifeguard & swim instructor.
DISCOVER OUR
AQUATIC VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Did you know that British Columbia
high school students can use Bronze
Cross, Lifesaving Instructor, Water
Safety Instructor and National
Lifeguard certifications for credit
toward high school graduation?
Lifeguard
DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL
Is career training for prospective lifeguards and for current
aquatic professionals wanting to further develop their
skillset. Each module has a theme but no two sessions are
the same. The topics and activities change each time.
WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING 4 MODULES:
Leadership and Effective Communication
Fitness and Training
Swim Instruction
First Aid
Visit our website for course times and dates.
WE OFFER ALL THE COURSES YOU NEED TO BECOME AN AQUATIC PROFESSIONAL
LIFEGUARD +
SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR
LIFESAVING
INSTRUCTOR
BCRPA
AQUAFIT INSTRUCTOR
10 -13 years
Bronze Star
13 years & up
Bronze Medallion (BM)
Prerequisite: 13yrs or Bronze Star
Bronze Cross (BC)
Prerequisite: BM
Bronze Medallion (BM)
Prerequisite: 13yrs or Bronze Star
Bronze Cross (BC)
Prerequisite: BM
14 years & up
Standard First Aid (SFA)
Emergency First Aid (EFA) OR
Standard First Aid (SFA)
15 years & up
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Module 1 & Module 2
Prerequisite:15yrs, either Emergency First Aid
or Bronze Cross, and Stroke Assessment
Certificate prior to taking module 1.
16 years & up
National Lifeguard Pool (NL)
Prerequisite: BM, BC & SFA
Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)
Prerequisite: 16yrs, BC or NL
Strongly recommended: WSI
Fitness Theory Module
Prerequisite: 16yrs
National Lifeguard (NL) Waterpark
Prerequisite: Current NL
Strongly recommended: CPR-C current
Instructor Aquafit Module
Prerequisite: Fitness Theory, Fitness Theory Exam
completed, Registered with BCRPA,
First Aid must be current
Bolded
courses are required to be a lifeguard and swim instructor for the City of Surrey.
volunteer@surrey.ca| 604-598-5863 |
www.surrey.ca/volunteerAquateers are volunteers who assist with swimming
lessons, special events, and aquatic fitness classes.
Whether it’s leading the public in water games, providing support
with stroke correction and water safety or gaining valuable instructor
experience, Aquateers learn new skills while having fun. Volunteer
where you want to work and be part of the team, whether you’re
working towards becoming a lifeguard or simply love being at the pool.
Earn school credits for
volunteer experience
Create relationships with
a potential employer
Wide variety of shifts
and flexible hours
Learn from our highly
trained staff
Gain confidence interacting
with children and parents
Develop valuable
lifelong leadership and
communication skills
Positive team environment
Be healthy, active and engaged
Have fun!
Aquateers
J O I N T H E
Instructor
Fitness Theory Module
Become a certified fitness leader! This
course will prepare you to write the BCRPA
basic fitness leader’s exam. Course Manual
included.
FLEETWOOD 5 Sessions $376
Th-Su 5:00pm-10:00pm Sep 29 4493674
Sport & Leisure Aquatics
Instructor Aquafit Module
This is the fitness module required to
complete registration as a BCRPA Aquacise
Instructor. Theory course is a prerequisite.
FLEETWOOD 3 Sessions $268.85
F-Su
5:00pm-9:00pm Nov 4 4493677
Sport & Leisure Aquatics
Fitness
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
PLEASE NOTE: Course times vary with the multiple dates.
Check your receipt for complete date and time listing.