National Lifeguard Instructor
The National Lifeguard Instructor course provides candidates with an understanding of the principles and practices on which the National Lifeguard program is based and explores teaching approaches and techniques appropriate for National Lifeguard candidates.
After successful completion of the course, National Lifeguard Instructors are certified to teach the National Lifeguard option(s) they hold. For example, candidates who hold National Lifeguard Pool may teach National Lifeguard Pool, candidates who hold National Lifeguard Waterfront may teach National Lifeguard Waterfront, candidates who hold National Lifeguard Waterpark may teach National Lifeguard Waterpark, and candidates who hold National Lifeguard Surf may teach National Lifeguard Surf.
National Lifeguard Instructors evaluate most items in National Lifeguard, but only current National Lifeguard Examiners may certify candidates.
If you need a different date or time, please email us and we can try to arrange one together.
Required References
- National Lifeguard Instructor Pack
- National Lifeguard Award Guide
- Teaching National Lifeguard USB Flash Drive
- Guide to Ontario Public Pools Regulation
- Binder
- For on-course reference: Alert: Lifeguarding in Action
- For on-course reference: Canadian Lifesaving Manual
- For on-course reference: Instructor Manual
Important Notes
- Only current National Lifeguard Instructor Trainers may teach and certify this course
- National Lifeguard Instructors may teach only the National Lifeguard option(s) they hold
- National Lifeguard Instructors evaluate most items, but only current National Lifeguard Examiners may certify candidates
- More instructional time may be required depending on course format, number of candidates, and learning activities selected
- Instructors remain current by recertifying through the Society’s professional development point system
- The Lifesaving Society exam fee applies to successful and unsuccessful candidates alike
Any reschedule or cancellation will incur a $15 pool booking rescheduling/cancellation fee.