Aquatic Leadership
Aquatic Leader Corp (youth or teens who have completed Star 4)
The Aquatic Leader Corp is an innovative new aquatic program that fills the void between swim lessons and the lifesaving levels. Designed as a continuous swim lesson, ALC will take swimmers from Star 5 through Bronze Star.
Throughout ALC participant will work on Lifesaving and Swim skills to help them succeed in advanced courses to come. In addition participants are able to work on other skill sets surrounding swimming, such as the practice of swim instruction, waterpolo and sincronized swimmnig. These skills will allow the participants to achieve leadership and people skills, letting them achieve new heights, not only in aquatics, but also in future employment with other Aquatic Sports and activities.
ALC participants will spend a majority of their time in the water working on swim and lifesaving skills. Once a month they will have one dry land lesson to further the first aid skills they will need for advancement.
Advanced Aquatic Courses
BRONZE STAR
Is an excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and in partners. Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills needed to be their own lifeguard. Includes a timed 400m swim. Basic first aid and CPR-A are included in Bronze Star.
Program: Through ALC
No prerequisites required
Basic First Aid:
This program features the first aid content distributed across the Rookie, Ranger, and Star awards in the Canadian Swim Patrol Program. Basic First Aid includes how to contact emergency medical services, rescue breathing, how to treat choking and minor injuries.
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CPR-A:
This level teaches participants how to do adult CPR and choking procedures.
Bronze Medallion and emergency First Aid and CPR-B
Must 13 years and older, Must have a pocket mask and Canadian Lifesaving manual (can be purchased at YMCA)
Teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water-rescue educational judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, defense methods, and releases in preparation for rescues of increased risk These rescues involve conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 500m timed swim. Bronze Medallion includes emergency first aid with CPR-B
Program: Thursdays 7-9pm x 11 weeks OR Sundays 5-8pm x 7 weeks
(Exam: Sunday 6-9pm)
Prerequisites: Bronze Star or age 13
Emergency First Aid:
Emergency First Aid is for people who want a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries. Skills include: victim assessment, rescue breathing, CPR, choking, and what to do for external bleeding, heart attack, and stroke.
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CPR-B:
This teaches parents, grandparents, babysitters, or childcare workers the CPR and choking procedures for adults and children.
Bronze Cross
Must have completed Bronze medallion and Emergency First Aid and CPR-B, Must have a pocket mask and Canadian Lifesaving manual (can be purchased at YMCA)
This program is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. This program includes a timed 600m swim..
Program: Thursdays 7-9pm x 11 weeks OR Sundays 5-8pm x 7 weeks
(Exam: Sunday 6-9pm)
Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion, Emergency First Aid, & CPR- B
NLS (National Lifeguard Service)
Must be 16yrs of age, have completed Bronze Cross, and have a Current Standard First Aid. Must have a pocket mask and Purchase the Alert manual.
The National Lifeguard Service (NLS) course consists of a core course dealing with lifeguarding principles and techniques, together with environment-specific items leading to certification in one of the NLS options – pool, waterfront, surf, or water-park
National Lifeguard training builds on fundamental skills, knowledge and values taught in previous lifesaving awards to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards.
Recognized as the standard measurement of lifeguard performance in Canada, National Lifeguard education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.
The National Lifeguard’s primary role is the prevention of emergency situations and where this fails, the timely and effective resolution of emergencies. The National Lifeguard program is designed to prepare lifeguards to fulfill this role as professional facilitators of safe, enjoyable aquatics. The National Lifeguard course cannot in theory or practice prepare candidates for every situation which might be encountered by NLS guards working in Canadian aquatic environments and facilities. National Lifeguard training is designed to develop the basic lifeguarding skills, principles and decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard to evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies.
Program: Weekend Crash Course, October 1,2,3 and 8,9,10.
Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, CPR-C, & a minimum of 16 years of age
Standard First Aid and CPR-C (16hrs)
This program includes CPR-C certification. Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid. This program includes legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, and medical emergencies.
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CPR-C:
This program covers all aspects of CPR skills and theory for adults, children, and infants. CPR-C certification is included in Standard First Aid.
GIT (Guards In Training)
Minimum 13 years of age; Bronze Level Swim Skill
The Guards In Training program is a unique aquatic volunteer program. It allows volunteers to get the experience that they will need to reach any of their aquatic goals. The Guards In Training program gives all our aquatic volunteers experience allowing oppertunity for extra learning on many aquatic environments and topics. The Guards In Training program touches base on all aspects of aquatics from Lifeguard Sport to basic Inclusion Training. The GIT particpant will feel well prepared to volunteer and assist in all our aquatic programs.
YMCA Swim Instructors
Minimum 16 years of age; current Bronze Cross or higher; current Standard First Aid and CPR-C; swim strokes at YMCA intermediate stroke standard or equivalent