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Programs >>Aquatic Leadership Classes

 

Winter/Spring 2012

AQUATIC LEADERSHIP CLASSES BRONZE STAR
Swimmers can start their lifesaving training earlier. The content and performance criteria are designed to be challenging but achievable with effort. 100% attendance is required to fulfill course requirements.

SUNDAY 10:30am-11:30am APR 15-JUN 24 $104.01/11
 

BRONZE MEDALLION/EMERGENCY FIRST AID/CPR B
Everything starts here with the first class in the Lifesaving Society's Leadership Program. This course develops a timed swim fitness component and introduces decision making and judgment skills. Students are required to perform various tows, carries and release techniques. 100% attendance is required to fulfill course requirements. Prerequisite: 13 Years

TUESDAY 5:00pm-7:30pm APR 10-JUN 26 $177.00
 

BRONZE CROSS
In the second step of the LSS program the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding is introduced. Students begin to work as a supervisory team of guards and they gain experience in rescue simulations. Spinal injury management techniques are also covered. 100% attendance is required to fulfill course requirements. Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion, Emergency 1st Aid

THURSDAY 5:30pm-8:00pm APR 12-JUN 28 $115.00
 

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE WITH STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR C + AED
This course teaches the key qualification in the Lifesaving Society's program. Once a student earns an NLS certification in either the pool or waterfront option he or she is legally recognized and employable in a lifeguarding position. Teamwork, Leadership, communication and a high level of physical fitness are emphasized. 100% attendance is required to fulfill course requirements. Now incorporated the NLS candidates will learn and be certified in the administration and use of an automated external defibrillator. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 16 years of age.

SUNDAY 4:30pm-8:30pm APR 15-JUN 24 $300.00
 

ADVANCED INSTRUCTORS
The Advanced Instructor Course provides additional information for instructors who wish to teach the advanced awards including National Lifeguard and Standard First Aid. Prerequisite: Current Lifesaving Instructor Certification

SATURDAY 1:00pm-6:00pm MAY 19 $56.50

 

EXAMINER STANDARDS CLINIC
This course provides candidates the knowledge on the Lifesaving Society's examination standard. The Lifesaving society appoints experienced instructors with the Examiner Standards Clinic as Examiners for the advanced classes such as Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard and more! Prerequisite: Current Lifesaving Instructor Certification.

SUNDAY 10:00am-4:00pm MAY 20 $33.90
 

STANDARD FIRST AID INSTRUCTORS
This course provides the knowledge and materials to teach the standard first aid award. This award includes life threatening emergencies and adult, child, infant CPR. Prerequisites: Advanced Instructors, Current Standard First Aid.

SATURDAY 10:00am-6:00pm MAY 12 $150.00
 

AQUATIC SUPERVISOR TRAINING
This course is for deck-level supervisory staff. This 10-hour course provides knowledge and skills (beyond the National Lifeguard certification) to manage a safe aquatic environment. Prerequisites: Current NLS and 100 hours as a lifeguard or swim instructor

SAT/SUN 10:00am-3:00pm JUN 2/3 $150.00
 

STANDARD FIRST AID, CPR C AND AED TRAINING
This combined course includes recognition and treatment for life threatening emergencies. Adult, Child and Infant CPR taught to the NEW 2011 CPR standards and certification to use an automated external defibrillator.

SAT/SUN 10:00am-6:00pm MAY 26/27 $95.00
 

STANDARD FIRST AID, CPR 'C' AND AED RECERTIFICATION
This combined course includes recognition and treatment for life threatening emergencies. Adult, Child and Infant CPR taught to the NEW 2011 CPR standards. Pre-requisite: Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid with CPR 'C' .

SATURDAY 10:00am-6:00pm MAY 12 $50.00
 

CPR LEVEL 'C'
This certification includes adult, child and infant CPR and conscious to unconscious choking. Certification with the NEW 2011 CPR Standards.

MONDAY 5:00pm-9:00pm MAY 14 $35.00
MONDAY 5:00pm-9:00pm JUN 11 $35.00


Summer 2012

PRIVATE LESSONS
These lessons are for children or adults who desire one-on-one instruction to learn how to swim, develop strokes, improve comfort levels or learn new skills. Private lessons are subject to the availability of an instructor. Please call 969-7771 ext. 150 for available times.
1 Participant/class        $150.96/8 classes         Vollmer
2 Participants/class      $220.32/8 classes         Vollmer
3 Participants/class      $254.10/8 classes         Vollmer


AQUATIC LEADERSHIP CLASSES BRONZE STAR
Swimmers can start their lifesaving training earlier. The content and performance criteria are designed to be challenging but achievable with effort. 100% attendance is required to fulfill course requirements.
MON-FRI 12:00pm-1:00pm JULY 16-JULY 27 $94.60/10 LASALLE OUTDOOR
MON-FRI 12:00pm-1:00pm AUG 13-AUG 24 $94.60/10 LASALLE OUTDOOR


BRONZE MEDALLION/EMERGENCY FIRST AID/CPR B
Everything starts here with the first class in the Lifesaving Society's Leadership Program. This course develops a timed swim fitness component and introduces decision making and judgment skills. Students are required to perform various tows, carries and release techniques. 100% attendance is required to fulfill course requirements. Prerequisite: 13 Years
MON-FRI 10:00am-12:30pm JULY 2-JULY 13  $177.00 LASALLE OUTDOOR
MON-FRI 10:00am-12:30pm JULY 30-AUG 11 $177.00 LASALLE OUTDOOR


BRONZE CROSS
In the second step of the LSS program the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding is introduced. Students begin to work as a supervisory team of guards and they gain experience in rescue simulations. Spinal injury management techniques are also covered. 100% attendance is required to fulfill course requirements. Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion, Emergency 1st Aid
MON-FRI 10:00am-12:30pm JULY 16-JULY 27 $115.00 LASALLE OUTDOOR
MON-FRI 10:00am-12:30pm AUG 13-AUG 24 $115.00 LASALLE OUTDOOR


ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
Now a mandatory pre-requisite to enter Swim and Lifesaving Instructors This course prepares candidates to help certified instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes. Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching, and they master basic progressions. The roles and responsibilities of instructors and their assistants are emphasized. Prerequisite: Current Bronze Cross (or higher) certification and 14 years of age.
MON-THURS 4:00pm-8:00pm JULY 16-JULY 19 $120.00 VOLLMER


LIFESAVING SOCIETY INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL: SWIM & LIFESAVING INSTRUCTORS
The combined Swim & Lifesaving Instructors course focuses on preparing the instructor to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. Swim Instructors are certified to teach and evaluate all levels of the Lifesaving Society Swim Program, and Lifesaving Instructors are able to teach (and evaluate sections) of the Lifesaving programs. Prerequisite: 16 years of age, Current Bronze Cross Certification. Attendance is mandatory at all of the six classes listed below:
MON-THURS 4:00pm-9:00pm AUG 6-AUG 9 $285.00 VOLLMER
MON-THURS 4:00pm-9:00pm AUG 13-AUG 16 $285.00 VOLLMER


FIRST AID COURSES STANDARD FIRST AID, CPR C AND AED TRAINING
This combined course includes recognition and treatment for life threatening emergencies. Adult, Child and Infant CPR taught to the NEW 2011 CPR standards and certification to use an automated external defibrillator.
SAT/SUN 10:00am-6:00pm JULY 14-JULY 15 $95.00/2 VOLLMER
SAT/SUN 10:00am-6:00pm AUG 18-AUG 19 $95.00/2 VOLLMER


CPR LEVEL 'C' AND AED TRAINING
This certification includes adult, child and infant CPR and conscious to unconscious choking. Certification is with the NEW 2011 CPR Standards and certification to use an automated external defibrillator.
MONDAY 5:00pm-9:00pm JULY 9 $35.00 VOLLMER
MONDAY 5:00pm-9:00pm AUGUST 6 $35.00 VOLLMER
         

 Note: all program dates, and times are subject to change.
Please note that programs are cancelled on Sunday, July 1, 2012 and Monday, August 6, 2012.
 

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