Leadership Award Training
*Please note that our Glenview and Forest Hill locations are closed until further notice. Please contact us to discuss alternative locations and dates
Assistant Instructor Course
Assistant Instructor Training
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor
National Lifeguard Course
Blended Super Course
Assistant Instructor Course
*Not available until further notice due to COVID*
Must be14 Years old and have Bronze Cross certificate
Glenview Senior Public School
2 weeks
Taught during first 2 weeks of the Instructor Course
10:00 - 6:00pm
Course: $150
Canadian Lifesaving Manual: ($35 if needed - Same manual as for Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross
Please Note: Small course class sizes may permit later start times
Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor course prepares candidates to help instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes. Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching while they master basic progressions.
Assistant Instructor Apprentice Training (Dependant on Availability)
*Not available until further notice due to COVID*
Must be14 to 15 years old and Bronze Cross certificate
We offer FREE Assistant Instructor Training to enthusiastic Students through an apprentice program to those that are enrolled in or completed our Assistant Instructor Course.
Our experience over the past 50 years has taught us that this training (by candidates interested in the instructor course when they are 16 years old) allows the students to showcase their interest, commitment, responsibility and positive attitude. This opportunity gives them the valuable hands-on experience and skills to be an effective positive and dependable Assistant Instructor and Instructor. Applicants for our assistant instructor training are assigned to specific teaching shifts where there is availability. Strong candidates are prioritized for an assistant instructor position and and once they complete the Instructor and National Lifeguard course an instructor position.
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor
Must be 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross (need not be current) or National Lifeguard certification
Awards: Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor
The Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program as well as teach lifesaving, first aid skills and resuscitation techniques in the Society's lifesaving and first aid awards.
Glenview Senior Public School
5 weeks (Last 3 weeks of Instructor Course schedule if already student did the Assistant Instructor Course with us)
10:00 - 6:00pm
Course: $450
Course material included except Canadian Lifesaving Manual: ($35 if needed - Same manual as for Bronze Medallion and Cross)
Forest Hill Collegiate - Secondary Location on Tuesday evening for extra support as needed (coordinated with instructor training)
Please Note: Small course class sizes may permit later start times
National Lifeguard Course (Standard First Aid done together during course)
Must be 16 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross (need not be current) and Standard First Aid.
Course: $450
Standard First Aid: $50 (if needed)
Course material included except Canadian Lifesaving Manual: ($35 if needed - Same manual as for Bronze Medallion and Cross)
Awards: National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid (per request if needed)
National Lifeguard certification is Canada's professional lifeguard standard. National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard's role. National Lifeguard training emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment and working together in a guard team.
Glenview Senior Public School
5 weeks
10:00 - 6:00pm
Forest Hill Collegiate - Secondary Location for extra support as needed (coordinated with national lifeguard trainer)
Please Note: Small course class sizes may permit later start times
Blended Super Course
*Full for Fall 2020; contact us to register for Spring 2021*
Both Instructor and National Lifeguard Course
Must be 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross (need not be current) and Standard First Aid.
Course: $800
Standard First Aid: $50 (if needed)
Course material included except Canadian Lifesaving Manual: ($35 if needed - Same manual as for Bronze Medallion and Cross)
Awards: National Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, Standard First Aid (per request)
Frank's Swim School offers an intensive, all inclusive 8 to 10-week course covering both Swim & Lifesaving Instructor and National Lifeguard. We also offer Standard First Aid if needed at an additional cost. We highly recommend taking both courses in the same session, as much of the material overlaps, and provides participants with all excellent and recognized awards. When both courses are taken together in the Super Course format it is discounted ($150).
Glenview Senior Public School
10 Weeks
10:00am - 6:00pm
Forest Hill Collegiate - Secondary Location for extra support as needed (coordinated with national lifeguard trainer)
Please Note: Small course class sizes may permit later start times