Become a LIFEGUARD &

SWIMMING INSTRUCTORwith the City of Surrey

Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Training

Lifeguard Information Sessions Find out more about what it takes to be a lifeguard, required courses and training process at a free one-hour Lifeguard Information Session. Visit www.surrey.ca/register for upcoming dates and times at a facility near you. Parents are welcome.

CITY OF SURREY INDOOR POOLS

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS AQUATIC CENTRE

16855 24 Avenue

GUILDFORD AQUATIC CENTRE

15105 105 Avenue

NEWTON WAVE POOL

13730 72 Avenue

NORTH SURREY INDOOR POOL

10275 City Parkway

SOUTH SURREY INDOOR POOL

14655 17 Avenue

SURREY SPORT & LEISURE COMPLEX

16555 Fraser Highway #100Why City of Surrey Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Training?

The City of Surrey Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Training program offers all the courses you need to become a lifeguard and swimming instructor.

Providing the highest standards of excellence in training and instruction, our quality, affordable, hands‑on courses are certified by the Lifesaving Society, the Canadian Red Cross, and the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA).

3 WAYS TO RegisterBy Phone 604-501-5100

Go Online www.surrey.ca/register

In Person At any City of Surrey Recreation Centre

Or for more information contact: Program Coordinator, 604-591-4017

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LOOKING FOR A REWARDING AND EXCITING JOB?Well-trained lifeguards are in high demand. Make an investment in yourself and your future with City of Surrey’s certified Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Training.

JOIN THE AQUATEERSAquateers are volunteers who assist with swimming lessons, special events and aquatic fitness classes. Learn new skills while having fun. Volunteer where you want to work and be part of the team. Email volunteer@surrey.ca.

BECOME A LIFEGUARD / INSTRUCTOR• Have a rewarding and exciting job that offers great pay and

flexible hours• Develop valuable lifelong leadership and communication skills• Earn high school credits

» Bronze Cross – Two (2) Grade 11 credits » Water Safety Instructor – Two (2) Grade 11 credits » Lifesaving Instructor – One (1) Grade 11 credit » National Lifeguard – Two (2) Grade 12 credits

• Make a difference in the lives of others• Work in a positive team environment• Teach swimming lessons and water safety• Have fun!

Second Try ASSURANCE

If you fail a course (excludes recertifications),

you may retake the course one additional time

for just the cost of the examination fee.

To be eligible, 100% attendance, participation,

and completion of all assignments is required.

Not applicable to program withdrawals.

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: 13 yrs or Bronze Star

Bronze Cross (BC)Prerequisite: BM

Bronze Medallion (BM)Prerequisite: 13 yrs 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:15 yrs, 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

National Lifeguard (NL) WaterparkPrerequisite: Current NL

Strongly recommended: CPR-C current

Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)Prerequisite: 16 yrs, BC or NL Strongly recommended: WSI

Fitness Theory ModulePrerequisite: 16 yrs

Instructor Aquafit ModulePrerequisite: 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.