Aquatics Certification

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-7 pm, Apr 24-Jun 26, $155.25 1610626

  12 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   Register
• Sun, 3 pm-7 pm, Apr 24-Jun 26, $175.50 1610632

  15 yrs+, 9 classes,   Register
• Mon, 4:30 pm-8:30 pm, Apr 25-Jun 27, $155.25 1610625

  12 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   Register
• Mon, 4:30 pm-8:30 pm, Apr 25-Jun 27, $175.50 1610630

  15 yrs+, 9 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.

• Fri, 4 pm-7 pm, Apr 22-Jun 17, $140.75 1610641

  13 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   Register
• Fri, 4 pm-7 pm, Apr 22-Jun 17, $159.25 1610647

  15 yrs+, 9 classes,   Register
• Sun, 9 am-noon, Apr 24-Jun 26, $140.75 1610644

  13 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   Register
• Sun, 9 am-noon, Apr 24-Jun 26, $159.25 1610650

  15 yrs+, 9 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.

• Fri, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm, Apr 22-Jun 24, $82.25 1610655

  10 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register
• Sun, 3:30 pm-4:45 pm, Apr 24-Jun 26, $82.25 1610656

  10 yrs-14 yrs, 9 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, 8 am-1 pm, Apr 17, $80.50 1610620

  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, 8 am-10 am, Apr 24-May 15, $240.50 1610675

  15 yrs+, 4 classes,   Register
• Sun, 10 am-noon, Apr 24-May 15, $240.50 1610676

  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.

• Mon, 5:15 pm-9 pm, Apr 25-Jun 13, $215.00 1610678

  15 yrs+, 7 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, 8 am-1 pm, Apr 17, $80.50 1610677

  16 yrs+, 1 class,   Register