jan caldwell aquatics
LIFE SAVING SOCIETY
Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and NLS Programs
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BRONZE MEDALLION Life Saving Society Bronze Medallion courses will be offered Monday nights, starting October 2009 and on three Saturdays (see schedule below). Prerequisites: accomplished swimmer i.e. Aquaquest Level 12 or Star 6 or Bronze Star and 13 years of age. Cost is $355 which includes the manual and exam fees. Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR courses will also be offered to Bronze Medallion candidates only. The cost will be an additional $125.00 which includes the manual and exam fees. |
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BRONZE CROSS Life Saving Society Bronze Cross courses will be offered during January and February 2010 (see schedule below). Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and 14 years of age. Cost is $320 which includes the exam fees. |
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NLS The National Lifeguard Service course is the minimum requirement to be employed as a lifeguard (see schedule below). Prerequisites: Bronze Cross and 16 years of age. Cost is $375 which includes the manual and exam fees. |
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jan caldwell aquatics leadership courses 2009/2010
Updated as of November 1st, 2009
1. Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Swim Instructor Course
Prerequisites: Minimum age 15 yrs with Bronze Cross
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Fridays |
TBA 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
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Friday |
TBA 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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Saturdays |
TBA 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Course needs to cover 30 hours of pool and theory.
As per Red Cross requirements all candidates must practice teach at a Red Cross Learn to Swim Program (e.g. jan caldwell aquatics) for a total of 12 hours and hand in all assignments, as they are completed, before certification is awarded. Price $350. Includes manual, exam and gst.
2. Red Cross Water Safety Swim Instructor Course
(does not include the Lifesaving Society Instructor certificate)
Prerequisites: minimum age 16 and Assistant Water Safety Instructor (or Aqua Leaders)
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Fridays |
TBA |
5:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
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Saturdays |
TBA |
9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
As per Red Cross requirements all candidates must practice teach at a Red Cross Learn to Swim Program (eg jan caldwell aquatics) for a total of 15 hours and hand in all assignments as they are completed, before certification is awarded. Price $350. Includes manual, exam and gst.
3. Lifesaving Society NLS National Lifeguard Service (2010)
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Easter Weekend |
Friday |
April 02 |
9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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Saturday |
April 03 |
9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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Sunday |
April 04 |
9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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Monday |
April 05 |
9:00 am to noon |
certification & recertification |
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Victoria Day Weekend |
Saturday |
May 22 |
9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SUNDAY APRIL 5, 2010 |
All candidates must be 16 years of age, have Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR C
Recertification cost $100. CPR must be current to recertify, contact jan for more info.
Price $375 per candidate includes books, exam fees and some first aid equip.
4. Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR-C Course
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Sunday |
TBD |
9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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Sunday |
TBD |
9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Price $135. per candidate includes book, exam, certification and gst. Recerts $50. unless book is required.
6. Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion 2009 Sundays, Oct. 18 & 25, Nov. 1 & 8 9:00 to 1:30
All candidates must be 13 years of age or have completed Bronze Star.
7. Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross 2010 is offered on Monday nights 6:30 to 9:30 January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, March 1, 8 and 15, 2010. All candidates must be 14 years of age and have completed Bronze Medallion.
Call jan at 519-376-0746 or email: jcaquatics@gmail.com