Aquatic Leadership
Aquatic Leader Corp (youth or teens who have completed Star 4) (1hr)
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 becoming a lifeguard.
The ALC has 5 steps: Junior (Steps 1-3) and Senior (Steps 4-5).
Throughout ALC, members will gain numerous qualifications and certifications in both the Lifesaving (Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross) and First Aid (Basic, Emergency, and Standard First Aid). In addition, members have a chance to acquire volunteer hours as well as instructing experience. These skills will allow the participants to achieve leadership and people skills, which will help them achieve new heights, not only in aquatics, but also in future employment and other Aquatic Sports and activities.
CLICK HERE FOR THE ALC MANUAL (link file)
Advanced Aquatic Courses
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Bronze Medallion and emergency First Aid and CPR-B (20+hrs)
Must 13 years and older, Must purchase a pocket mask and Canadian Lifesaving manual
Bronze Cross (20+hrs)
Must have completed Bronze medallion and Emergency First Aid and CPR-B, Must have a pocket mask and Canadian Lifesaving manual
NLS (National Lifeguard Service) (40hrs)
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.
Standard First Aid and CPR-C (16hrs) usually on a weekend
This course provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. It is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as; medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, and medical emergencies.
B.O.A.T OPERATOR
By 2009, all Canadian recreational boaters will require a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCO Card) to drive a boat powered by a motor:
- Anyone Born after April 1, 1983 must have a PCO card now
- Anyone regardless of age driving a powerboat under 4m must have a PCO card now
- Everyone, regardless of age or size of watercraft must have a PCO card before September 15, 2009
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