Aquatic Leadership School Coming to the Northwest Territories!
We've got some exciting news for our affiliates in the north! The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch is partnering with Naiades Consulting Inc. to run the NWT Lifesaving Society Leadership School this spring!
Read on to learn about this new program, the courses being offered, the deadline to register, and more!
How Does It Work?
The NWT Lifesaving Society Leadership School will offer northern communities the opportunity to certify local recreation leaders in multiple programs such as Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, First Aid Instructor, and National Lifeguard Instructor.
Throughout spring 2025, participants will attend 4 - 7 virtual sessions, followed by one in-person weekend session for skill demonstration.
- The in-person session will take place at the Penguin Palace Pool in Norman Wells, NT (6 Raven Road, Norman Wells, NT X0E 0V0)
You won't have to choose just one program, either - candidates can get certified in as many streams as they qualify for! The base fee to register for one instructor stream is $750, with any additional streams priced at $250 each.
About the Courses
Swim Instructor
Once certified, Swim Instructors are able to teach Swim for Life®, Swim to Survive®, Canadian Swim Patrol, and Water Smart® programs.
| Prerequisites: | Must be at least 15 years of age and possess a Bronze Cross or higher certification (does not need to be current) |
| Virtual Course Dates: | March 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| In-Person Course Dates: | May 9, 10, 11 |
Lifesaving Instructor
Once certified, Lifesaving Instructors are able to teach Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medals, and CPR/AED programs.
| Prerequisites: | Must be at least 15 years of age and possess a Bronze Cross or higher certification (does not need to be current) |
| Virtual Course Dates: | March 4, 11, 18, April 1 |
| In-Person Course Dates: | May 9, 10, 11 |
First Aid Instructor
Once certified, First Aid Instructors are able to teach Lifesaving Society CPR and First Aid programs.
| Prerequisites: | Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a current WSCC approved Workplace First Aid certification. |
| Virtual Course Dates: | March 4, 11, 18, April 8 |
| In-Person Course Dates: | May 9, 10, 11 |
National Lifeguard Instructor
Once certified, National Lifeguard Instructors are able to teach any stream of the Lifesaving Society's National Lifeguard programs.
| Prerequisites: | Must have at least 2 years of experience as a National Lifeguard, possess a Lifesaving Instructor certification (does not need to be current), as well as a current National Lifeguard certification. |
| Virtual Course Dates: | March 4, 11, 18, April 15 |
| In-Person Course Dates: | May 9, 10, 11 |
Please Know
1. Registration for this program closes on February 11, 2025 to allow for time to ship the necessary materials.
2. Though the total course fees include the cost of materials and shipping, they do not include travel, accommodations, meal, or other travel-related expenses. Participants are responsible for covering all travel-related expenses to attend the in-person session in Norman Wells.
3. Candidates must meet all prerequisites for the stream(s) of their choosing by May 11, 2025.
If you have any questions about this program or require support in registering, please contact Shandy Onishenko at sonishenko@naiadesconsulting.com.