Through classroom learning and in-water practice, the Lifesaving
Society Assistant Instructor course prepares candidates to help
certified instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes.
Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and
teaching while they master basic progressions. The roles and
responsibilities of instructors and their assistants are
emphasized.
Prerequisites: 14 years of age by the end of
the course; Bronze Cross or higher certification (need not be
current).
Course length: 18 hr.
Instruction & certification: Current Swim
Instructor Trainers or Lifesaving Instructor Trainers teach and
certify candidates. This checklist identifies the learning outcomes
that you must achieve in order to be successful on the course. The
Lifesaving Society deems its certifications to be "current" for 24
months from the certification date.
Candidate recognition: Certification card.
Reference materials required: Canadian
Lifesaving Manual for on-course reference. Our Assistant
Instructor Workbook is recommended.
Costs: In addition to the required reference
materials, a certification fee is payable to the Lifesaving
Society. Course organizers charge a fee to cover the costs of
running the course.
Recertification: Assistant Instructor
certification need not be recertified.