Sawmill Creek Pool and C.C.

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid Combined course that certifies participants in both Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid. Includes the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork, use of special equipment and comprehensive first aid and CPR training.

• Sun, 3 pm-6:30 pm, Jan 12-Mar 8, $141.50 1500770

  12 yrs-14 yrs, 8 classes,   Register
• Sun, 3 pm-6:30 pm, Jan 12-Mar 8, $160.00 1500859

  15 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register

Prerequisite: Bronze Star OR 13 years old by the date of the exam. Teaches lifesavers how to respond to complex water rescue situations. Develops physical fitness, decision-making and judgement skills in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Candidates will develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim.

• Sun, 3 pm-6:30 pm, Jan 12-Mar 8, $128.25 1500732

  13 yrs-14 yrs, 8 classes,   Register
• Sun, 3 pm-6:30 pm, Jan 12-Mar 8, $145.00 1500754

  15 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register

Must be comfortable swimming a minimum of 300 meters continuously. This level prepares candidates for timed swims, lifesaving rescues and rescue skills. Further first aid skills are taught. Excellent for those who want to take their Bronze Medallion and are not the required 13 years of age.

• Thu, 5 pm-6 pm, Jan 16-Mar 12, $74.75 1500711

  10 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   Register

Join the J.L.C. and experience what lifeguarding is really like. The J.L.C. is designed to encourage social interaction, community involvement, lifeguarding and lifesaving skills in a 'club' environment. Candidates must be comfortable in deep water, able to swim 50m, front crawl and tread water for one minute. Recommended 8-15 years of age.

• Tue, 5 pm-6 pm, Jan 14-Mar 10, $84.50 1495750

  8 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   cancelled

Progressively evaluated so 100% attendance is required. Required for employment with City of Ottawa Aquatics.

• Fri,Sat,Sun, 5 pm-6:30 pm, Feb 7-Feb 9, $124.00 1500971

  16 yrs+, 3 classes,   Register

Prerequisite: National Lifeguard certification Designed to test the lifeguarding skills and knowledge in order to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard level.

• Sun, 2 pm-7 pm, Feb 16, $73.00 1500877

  16 yrs+, 1 class,   Register

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the last day of the course, the ability to perform to the equivalent of Red Cross Swim kids 10 strokes and skills and Bronze Cross-not required to be current. Prepares candidates to instruct Red Cross Swim programs. Includes stroke/skill evaluation and development, introduction to online module and teaching experience requirements. 8 hours- minimum of teaching experience is to be completed outside of course time. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend the information session on the first day. Course manuals and Red Cross online access are included in the course fee. 100% attendance is required.

• Sun, 3:30 pm-5:30 pm, Jan 5-Jan 26, $219.75 1500983

  15 yrs+, 4 classes,   Register

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the last day of the course, proof of completion for Water Safety Instructor Part 1 - including; stroke and skill evaluation form signed off, online workbook completed and 8 hours teaching experience signed off with completed teaching experience journal. Further prepares candidates to instruct the Red Cross Swim programs. Focus will be on strategies to introduce and develop swimming and water safety skills and ensure candidates fully comprehend the content, standards and expectations of each level. Includes classroom and pool sessions as well as the adapted aquatic module to meet the hiring requirements for City of Ottawa Aquatic Staff. 100% attendance is required.

• Sun, 10:30 am-6:30 pm, Feb 23-Mar 8, $196.25 1501036

  15 yrs+, 3 classes,   Register

Required clinic to maintain RC WSI certification. Opportunity to share ideas, review skills and address areas of challenge.Candidate will be evaluated on their strokes at the Red Cross Swim kids 10 level. Red Cross Professional Development Modules must be completed online prior to attending the recertification.

• Sun, 2 pm-7 pm, Mar 15, $73.00 1501069

  16 yrs+, 1 class,   Register