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Swim & Lifesaving Instructor - teens & adults

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Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PMSouthland Leisure Centre
Swim & Lifesaving Instructor - teens & adults

About this event

You will learn lifesaving techniques that will allow you to teach Swim for Life® swimming lessons, Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses. You will: learn lifesaving techniques including First Aid and CPR be introduced to leadership and teaching skills take part in practical training Prerequisite: 15 years old and Bronze Cross or higher (candidates must present this award on the first day of the course). Apprenticeship: In course. This course requires 100% attendance and participation to complete. Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None

Time

7:30 AM

Saturday • 8 hours

Venue

Southland Leisure Centre

Calgary, AB

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