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Become a Certified Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Apply for a Job Airway Management (AM) Swim and Lifesaving Instructor National Lifeguard * Assistant Instructor (Optional) Standard First Aid Bronze Cross * Emergency First Aid Bronze Medallion * Bronze Star * Course is examiner evaluated
Lifesaving Bronze Star $122.33 Excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and in partners. Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills needed to be their own lifeguard. Includes a timed 400m swim. Prerequisites: 12 years (recommended) Mon. Sep. 21 11 4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. 270221 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Fri. Sep. 25 9 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 270980 Centennial C.C. Sat. Sep. 26 11 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 257861 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sat. Sep. 26 11 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 271055 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sun. Sep. 27 11 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 257862 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Fri. Oct. 2 9 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 260143 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Oct. 3 9 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 260144 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Oct. 3 9 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 269485 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Oct. 4 9 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 269484 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Jan. 2 9 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267446 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Fri. Jan. 8 9 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 267447 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Fri. Jan. 8 9 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 270634 Centennial C.C. Sun. Jan. 10 9 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 274488 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon. Jan. 11 10 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 272792 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sat. Jan. 16 9 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 272791 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sun. Jan. 17 9 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 272790 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sat. Mar. 26 9 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267471 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Fri. Apr. 1 9 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 267470 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Fri. Apr. 1 9 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 270934 Centennial C.C. Sat. Jun. 25 9 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 267488 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sun. Jun. 26 9 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 267491 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Jun. 27 9 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 267487 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Jul. 4 9 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 268642 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Jul. 9 9 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 268646 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Jul. 18 9 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 268643 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Jul. 25 9 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 267489 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Aug. 2 9 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 268644 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Aug. 15 9 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 268645 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Aug. 22 9 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 267490 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Full Courses 3 / Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Guide
Full Courses 4 Lifesaving Bronze Medallion $134.09 Teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of waterrescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defence methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 500m timed swim. Course is examiner evaluated. Course material will be added to cost of class upon registration. Prerequisite: Bronze Star or 13 years of age Sun. Sep. 13 3 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 250690 Centennial C.C. Fri. Sep. 18 10 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 270603 Centennial C.C. Wed. Sep. 23 11 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 257895 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sat. Sep. 26 10 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 250762 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Oct. 3 10 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 266839 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sun. Oct. 4 10 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 260145 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Jan. 2 10 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267449 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sun. Jan. 3 10 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 267448 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Fri. Jan. 8 10 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 270612 Centennial C.C. Mon. Jan. 11 9 5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 272797 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Tue. Jan. 12 10 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 272795 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Wed. Jan. 13 10 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 272798 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sun. Jan. 17 10 3:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. 272796 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Jan. 22 3 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 270611 Centennial C.C. Mon.-Fri. Mar. 14 5 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 267451 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Mar. 26 10 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267473 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sun. Mar. 27 10 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 267472 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Fri. Apr. 1 9 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 270936 Centennial C.C. Sat., Sun., Fri. Apr. 30 3 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 270935 Centennial C.C. Sat. Jun. 25 10 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 267492 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sun. Jun. 26 10 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 267494 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Jul. 4 10 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 268648 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Jul. 11 10 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 267493 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Aug. 2 9 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 268649 Thornlea Pool/Gym Lifesaving Bronze Medallion Re-Exam $14.75 This exam is for individuals who can not attend their scheduled exam or for individuals who need to be re-examined. This is not for a recertification or for individuals who have not yet taken the Bronze Medallion course. Examiners will incorporate instructional time before the evaluation of items. Day Start Time Code Location Sat. Dec. 26, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 250895 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sat. Mar. 5, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 273924 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Jun. 18, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 274157 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Aug. 14, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274340 Centennial C.C. Sat. Sep. 3, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 274339 Cornell C.C. & L. / Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Guide
Bronze Combo $387.76 This program is a combination of the Lifesaving Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid Courses programmed into one course. This Crash course format is recommended for swimmers who have strong swimming skills and who need to complete these awards to advance to the National Lifeguard Service Award (NLS) program. *See individual program descriptions to understand course demands.* Oct. 16 6 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 250746 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun., Mon.-Thu. Dec. 27 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250702 Cornell C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Mar. 14 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274334 Cornell C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Mar. 14 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268404 Thornlea Pool/Gym Apr. 15 6 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 268420 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Jul. 11 5 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 268437 Thornlea Pool/Gym Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. Aug. 2 4 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 268438 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Aug. 29 5 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 274335 Cornell C.C. & L. Tue., Wed., Thu., Sat. Dec. 27 5 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 274336 Cornell C.C. & L. Full Courses First Aid - Emergency $83.66 Emergency First Aid is for people who want a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries. Skills include: victim assessment, rescue breathing, CPR B Certification, choking, and what to do for external bleeding, heart attack, and stroke. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Oct. 2 2 Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 260129 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Oct. 17 2 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 250696 Centennial C.C. Sat. Nov. 13 2 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 260130 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Mon., Wed. Nov. 16 2 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 250701 Cornell C.C. & L. Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Jan. 8 2 Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 267452 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Feb. 5 2 Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 267453 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. May 20 2 Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 267474 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Jul. 8 2 Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 267495 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Aug. 5 2 Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 267496 Angus Glen C.C. & L. 5 Lifesaving - Bronze Medallion/Emergency First Aid $217.75 This course combines Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid. Sat. Jan. 9, 10 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 268183 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Apr. 2, 10 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 268411 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Jul. 4, 10 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 270963 Centennial C.C. Mon.-Fri. Aug. 1, 10 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 270964 Centennial C.C. / Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Guide
Full Courses 6 First Aid - Standard $143.09 Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and a CPR C Certification. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, and medical emergencies. Course material will be added to cost of class upon registration. Sep. 5 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 260131 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sep. 12 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250689 Centennial C.C. Sep. 26 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 260132 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sep. 26 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250796 Thornhill C.C. & L. Oct. 3 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250695 Cornell C.C. & L. Thu. Oct. 8 4 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 250896 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Oct. 10 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 260133 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Oct. 24 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 260134 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Wed. Nov. 4 4 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 250897 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Nov. 7 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 260135 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Nov. 21 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 260136 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Nov. 28 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250797 Thornhill C.C. & L. Dec. 12 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250798 Thornhill C.C. & L. Jan. 2 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267455 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Jan. 9 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274250 Centennial C.C. Jan. 16 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267456 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Jan. 30 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267457 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Feb. 6 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274251 Cornell C.C. & L. Feb. 20 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268402 Thornhill C.C. & L. Mar. 26 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267476 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Apr. 9 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267477 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Apr. 16 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268426 Thornhill C.C. & L. Apr. 23 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274252 Cornell C.C. & L. Apr. 30 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267478 Angus Glen C.C. & L. May 14 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267479 Angus Glen C.C. & L. May 14 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274253 Cornell C.C. & L. Jun. 4 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268427 Thornhill C.C. & L. Jun. 25 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267480 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Jul. 16 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267546 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Jul. 23 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267547 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Aug. 13 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274254 Cornell C.C. & L. Aug. 20 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268461 Thornhill C.C. & L. Aug. 27 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267548 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sep. 10 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274255 Centennial C.C. Oct. 8 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274256 Cornell C.C. & L. Lifesaving - Bronze Cross/Standard First Aid $286.38 This course is a Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid combination course. Mon.-Fri. Jul. 18, 10 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 270966 Centennial C.C. Mon.-Fri. Aug. 15, 10 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 270967 Centennial C.C. / Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Guide
Lifesaving Bronze Cross $143.09 Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is the prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. Includes a timed 600m swim. Course is examiner evaluated. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid. Please note first aid certifications must be from one of the following agencies: Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, St. John s Ambulance, or Canadian Ski Patrol. Fri. Sep. 18 10 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 270608 Centennial C.C. Sat. Sep. 26 10 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 250753 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Sep. 27 11 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 257903 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Oct. 2 3 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 270609 Centennial C.C. Sun. Oct. 4 10 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 260146 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Oct. 30 3 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 250697 Cornell C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Dec. 8 9 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 271187 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sun. Jan. 3 10 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267465 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Fri. Jan. 8 10 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 270642 Centennial C.C. Sat. Jan. 9 10 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 268380 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Jan. 16 10 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 272794 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Jan. 29 3 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 270643 Centennial C.C. Mon.-Fri. Mar. 14 5 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 267466 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sun. Mar. 27 10 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267484 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Fri. Apr. 1 9 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 270939 Centennial C.C. Sat. Apr. 2 10 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 268410 Thornlea Pool/Gym May 27 3 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 270940 Centennial C.C. Sat. Jun. 25 10 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267550 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sun. Jun. 26 10 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 267551 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Jul. 18 10 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 268655 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Aug. 8 10 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 267552 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Aug. 15 10 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 268654 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Aug. 22 10 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 267553 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Full Courses 7 Lifesaving Bronze Cross Re-Exam $45.14 This exam is for individuals who could not attend their scheduled exam or for individuals who need to be re-examined. This is not for individuals who need a recertification or individuals who have not taken the Bronze Cross course. Examiners will incorporate instructional time before the evaluation of skills. Day Start Time Code Location Sat. Dec. 26, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 250894 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sat. Mar. 5, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 267467 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Jun. 18, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 274158 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Aug. 14, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274338 Centennial C.C. Sat. Sep. 3, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 274337 Cornell C.C. & L. / Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Guide
Full Courses Lifesaving - Pre-National Lifeguard $107.05 This course is ideal for those wishing to take their National Lifeguard certification in the near future. This course will help develop the endurance and the physical skills for the National Lifeguard program. Participants must have finished Bronze Cross. Sat. Sep. 26, 9 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 250789 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Jan. 9, 9 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 268382 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Apr. 2, 9 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 268412 Thornlea Pool/Gym Lifesaving - Assistant Instructor $87.18 The Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor Course prepares candidates to help certified instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes. Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching, and they master basic progressions. The Assistant Instructor course emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of instructors and their assistants. The course will incorporate the City of Markham Volunteer Orientation Workshop. This is an excellent stepping stone for candidates who hold a current Bronze Cross Award and who are working towards becoming a Swim Instructor. Course text will be added at time of checkout. Prerequisites: Bronze Cross & 14 years of age. 8 Sat. Sep. 19 6 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 250694 Cornell C.C. & L. Sun. Oct. 4 2 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250835 Thornlea Pool/Gym Nov. 21 2 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250836 Thornlea Pool/Gym Jan. 8 2 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 270651 Centennial C.C. Sat. Jan. 16 2 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268386 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Apr. 2 2 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268413 Thornlea Pool/Gym Apr. 16 4 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 270699 Centennial C.C. Jun. 18 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268414 Thornlea Pool/Gym Jul. 9 2 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 270969 Centennial C.C. Jul. 9 2 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 268439 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sep. 24 2 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 270954 Centennial C.C. Volunteer Orientation Workshop - Aquatic FREE The Volunteer Workshop is mandatory for anyone wishing to volunteer in the Recreation Services Department. This workshop does not guarantee a volunteer placement, but rather prepares the potential volunteer for a placement. Specifically, the workshop prepares the potential volunteer with knowledge about the City, the department s program policies and roles and responsibilities of the volunteers. There is no cost for this program; however, participants must register. Following the workshop, participants will be asked to complete a volunteer application form and submit it to the aquatic coordinator in the area in which they want to volunteer. Wed. Sep. 9 1 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 271367 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sat. Sep. 24 1 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 274341 Cornell C.C. & L. Sun. Oct. 4 1 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 274315 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Nov. 21 1 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274316 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Jan. 10 1 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 274342 Centennial C.C. Sat. Jan. 16 1 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274318 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Apr. 2 1 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274320 Thornlea Pool/Gym / Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Guide
Sun. Apr. 17 1 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 274343 Centennial C.C. Sat. Jun. 18 1 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 274321 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Jul. 9 1 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 274323 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Jul. 10 1 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 274346 Centennial C.C. Sun. Sep. 25 1 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 274344 Centennial C.C. Sun. Oct. 30 1 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 274345 Centennial C.C. Instructors - Swim and Lifesaving $284.12 The combined Swim and Lifesaving Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate swim strokes and lifesaving skills. Through classroom learning and in-water practice, instructor candidates explore proven teaching methods; learning strategies and activities; a variety of stroke and skill drills; effective correction techniques; and evaluation criteria. Practice teaching is emphasized throughout. This course includes certification in HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development. Course material will be added to cost of class upon registration. Prerequisites: 16 years of age, and current Bronze Cross (or higher) certification. Full Courses Fri. Sep. 11 2 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 268751 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sat. Sep. 19 6 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 250693 Centennial C.C. Sun. Sep. 27 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 268477 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Nov. 1 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 250814 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon., Tue., Wed. Dec. 21 6 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 250815 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Jan. 3 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 268394 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Jan. 9 6 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 274347 Cornell C.C. & L. Sun. Feb. 7 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 268396 Thornlea Pool/Gym Feb. 19 6 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 270665 Centennial C.C. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Mar. 11 6 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267468 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Mar. 14 5 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 270669 Cornell C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Mar. 14 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 268395 Thornlea Pool/Gym Apr. 1 6 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 270689 Centennial C.C. Sun. Apr. 3 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 268422 Thornlea Pool/Gym May 27 6 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 268421 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Jul. 4 5 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 268434 Thornlea Pool/Gym Jul. 15 6 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 270691 Centennial C.C. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Jul. 15 6 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274134 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Jul. 25 5 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 268435 Thornlea Pool/Gym Aug. 5 6 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 270970 Centennial C.C. Mon.-Fri. Aug. 15 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 268436 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Aug. 22 5 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 268752 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Aug. 29 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 271684 Thornlea Pool/Gym Fri. Sat., Sun Sep. 9 6 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 270949 Cornell C.C. & L. Sun. Sep. 18 8 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 274348 Centennial C.C. Tue. - Sat. Dec. 27 5 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 268480 Thornlea Pool/Gym 9 / Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Guide
Full Courses National Lifeguard $194.98 The National Lifeguard certification is Canada s professional lifeguard standard and is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. The National Lifeguard certification emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment.the National Lifeguard program is designed to prepare lifeguards to fulfill this role as professional facilitators of safe, enjoyable aquatics. Course is examiner evaluated. Please contact facility for exam date and time. Cost of Alert Manual to be added at time of registration. Registrants must have a whistle. Whistles are available for purchase at pool. Prerequisites: 16 years of age, Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid from either: Lifesaving Society, Red Cross, St. John s Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol 10 Sep. 11 6 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 268750 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sun. Sep. 13 7 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 250691 Centennial C.C. Sun. Sep. 27 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250775 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Nov. 1 7 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 250699 Centennial C.C. Sun. Nov. 1 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268483 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon., Tue., Wed. Dec. 21 6 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 250776 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Jan. 3 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268389 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Jan. 17 7 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 270671 Centennial C.C. Sun. Feb. 7 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268391 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Mar. 14 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267469 Angus Glen C.C. & L. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Mar. 14 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 270673 Centennial C.C. Mon.-Fri. Mar. 14 5 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 268754 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Mon.-Fri. Mar. 14 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268390 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Apr. 3 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268423 Thornlea Pool/Gym May 6 6 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 270931 Centennial C.C. May 6 6 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 268425 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Thu. Jun. 27 4 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. 268433 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Thu. Jun. 27 4 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. 271682 Thornlea Pool/Gym Jul. 8 6 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 270933 Centennial C.C. Mon.-Fri. Jul. 18 5 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 268431 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Aug. 8 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268432 Thornlea Pool/Gym Fri. Aug. 12 6 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 274133 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Aug. 22 5 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 271683 Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon.-Fri. Aug. 29 6 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 270979 Centennial C.C. Sun. Sep. 18 7 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 270960 Centennial C.C. Tue. - Sat. Dec. 27 5 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 268485 Thornlea Pool/Gym Airway Management - AM $94.96 Airway Management certification provides senior and experienced lifeguards with specific knowledge and training in the use of oxygen, suction devices, oral airways and mask/bag-valve-mask (BVM). Prerequisites: Standard First Aid. Sun. Nov. 8 1 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250825 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sat. Dec. 5 1 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250824 Thornhill C.C. & L. / Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Guide
Sat. Feb. 6 1 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268399 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sun. Mar. 6 1 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268400 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sat. Mar. 26 1 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268415 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sun. May 1 1 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268416 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sun. Jun. 12 1 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268417 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sun. Aug. 28 1 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268462 Thornhill C.C. & L. YRDSB Aquatic Leadership Program $322.12 In this intensive Aquatic Leadership course, you will recieve two highschool credits through the YRDSB, one open credit and one college credit. You will also participate and have the ability to recieve your Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, SFA, Lifesaving Instructors, Swim Instructors and National Lifeguard Qualifications, preparing you for a potential aquatics job with the City of Markham. Tue., Thu. Oct. 6, 71 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 266819 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Lifesaving - Coaching Level 1 $116.33 Competitive lifesaving opens up a new area for leadership within the Lifesaving Society: Coaching. Most current leaders are instructors, lifeguards and trainers. Current programs and resources of the Lifesaving Society provide many of the skills and competencies needed to be a successful coach. Although the principles of teaching and learning, stroke and skill progressions are the same, the emphasis is different in coaching. The role of the instructor and trainer is to prepare participants for examination and teaching specific skills to standard levels. The role of a coach is to help athletes become proficient in the performance of skills and events during competition. Prerequisites: Current Lifesaving Instructor & Current Standard First Aid. Advanced Leadership Sun. Nov. 8, 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 269401 Pan Am Centre Sun. Feb. 14, 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 273480 Pan Am Centre Lifesaving - Aquatic Supervisor Training $85.20 This course is designed for existing employees who wish to become Head Guard/Shift Supervisor. Prerequisite: NL Award or Swim or Lifesaving Instructor and 100 hours of experience. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Mar. 11, 2 274349 Cornell C.C. & L. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. May 7, 2 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 267486 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Aug. 26, 2 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 274350 Cornell C.C. & L. 11 First Aid - Instructor Lifesaving $165.70 This course prepares instructors to teach the first aid courses of the Lifesaving Society, up to and including Standard First Aid and CPR Levels A, B, and C. Prerequisites: Current Standard First Aid; Current Lifesaving Instructor Certification; Current Advanced Instructor Certification. Wed. Feb. 17, 4 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 270663 Centennial C.C. Aug. 20, 2 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 270976 Centennial C.C. / Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Guide
Advanced Leadership Lifesaving - National Lifeguard Instructor $165.70 This certification enables successful candidates to teach the National Lifeguard Program. A pre-course assisgnment will be issued upon registration of the course. Candidates must be experienced instructors. A minimum of two years teaching experience is recommended, preferable at the Bronze level. Prerequisites: NL Award, Advanced Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor certifications. Aug. 26 3 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 270975 Centennial C.C. Instructors - Advanced Instructor $68.14 The Advanced Instructor Course provides additional training for instructors who wish to teach the advanced awards, including National Lifeguard and Standard First Aid. Advanced Instructor Certification is good for life and need not be recertified. Prerequisite: Lifesaving Instructor Wed. Feb. 3, 1 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 270653 Centennial C.C. Wed. Mar. 23, 1 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 270696 Centennial C.C. Fri. Aug. 19, 1 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 270974 Centennial C.C. Lifesaving - Examiner Standards Clinic $13.68 Participation in an Examination Standards Clinic (ESC) will allow candidates to co-examine (with an experienced Examiner) awards they wish to be appointed to exam. After successful co-exams, completed training records and the approval of the LS Area Chair, the individual may then be appointed as an examiner. Prerequisite: Instructor certification in the award the instrucotr wishes to be appointed to examine. Sat. Oct. 3, 1 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 250839 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Dec. 12, 1 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 250840 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Mar. 13, 1 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 274351 Centennial C.C. Wed. Jun. 8, 1 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 270693 Centennial C.C. 12 Instructor Trainer - Lifesaving $$$ Instructor Trainer candidates must be experienced instructors who hold the advanced instructor certification, examiner appointment, and apprenticeship experience in the stream in which they wish certification. This course includes both pool and classroom sessions, and prepares participants to apprentice as an Instructor Trainer on the instructor course of their choice. Course materials: Lifesaving Instructor Notes, Award Guides, Instructor Trainer Pac. Prerequisite: Experience and certification as Swim/ Lifesaving Instructor, Advanced Instructor, Bronze Cross Examiner. Aug. 6, 2 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cornell C.C. & L. / Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Guide
First Aid - Standard Recertification $77.09 Holders of Standard First Aid (SFA) certifications from other agencies may not recertify their certificate on a Lifesaving Society recertification course. You may only recertify with your original certifying agency. Please be advised that you may only recertify your SFA award once. After one recertification, you must repeat a full SFA course recertification within three years of a full standard first aid course. If more than three years have passed, you must retake a full course. Prerequisite: Lifesaving Society s Standard First Aid (SFA) Sat. Sep. 12 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 260137 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Sep. 19 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250692 Centennial C.C. Sat. Nov. 7 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250805 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sun. Nov. 15 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 260138 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Dec. 5 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 260139 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sun. Dec. 6 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 250806 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sun. Jan. 10 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267461 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sun. Jan. 17 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268397 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sat. Feb. 13 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267462 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Mar. 5 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267463 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Mar. 12 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268398 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sun. Apr. 24 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267481 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. May 7 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268428 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sun. May 22 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267482 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sun. Apr. 24 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274257 Centennial C.C. Sat. Jun. 4 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267483 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Jul. 16 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274261 Cornell C.C. & L. Sat. Jun. 11 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268429 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sun. Jul. 10 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 267549 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Aug. 6 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274262 Cornell C.C. & L. Sat. Aug. 20 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 268457 Thornhill C.C. & L. Sat. Sep. 17 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274263 Cornell C.C. & L. Full Recertifications Courses 13 Airway Management Recertification $68.19 Prerequisite: Airway Management and Standard First Aid (SFA) Fri. Sep. 25 1 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 250830 Thornhill C.C. & L. Fri. Dec. 4 1 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 250831 Thornhill C.C. & L. Fri. Mar. 4 1 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 268401 Thornhill C.C. & L. Fri. May. 13 1 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 268418 Thornhill C.C. & L. Fri. Jun. 10 1 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 268419 Thornhill C.C. & L. Fri. Aug. 19 1 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 268459 Thornhill C.C. & L. / Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Guide
Recertifications NLS Recertification $96.23 Prerequisite: Previously National Lifeguard certified Sun. Sep. 6 1 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 263620 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sun. Sep. 27 1 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 268748 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. Sun. Sep. 27 1 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 250779 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Nov. 8 1 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 250780 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Nov. 15 1 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 250700 Centennial C.C. Sun. Dec. 13 1 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 250781 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Dec. 19 1 1:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 260142 Angus Glen C.C. & L. Sat. Jan. 23 1 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 270680 Centennial C.C. Sat. Feb. 13 1 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 270683 Centennial C.C. Sun. Mar. 13 1 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 268403 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Mar. 26 1 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 270686 Centennial C.C. Sun. Mar. 27 1 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 268406 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. May 8 1 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 268407 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Jun. 5 1 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 268408 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sun. Jun. 19 1 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 268409 Thornlea Pool/Gym Sat. Jul. 23 1 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 270687 Centennial C.C. Sat. Aug. 13 1 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 268458 Thornlea Pool/Gym 14 Recertification - Combo (NLS, AM, SFA) $186.73 This is a combination recertification course for those needing to recertify their National Lifeguard (NLS), Airway Management (AM) and Standard First Aid Awards (SFA). Prerequisites: NLS, AM & SFA (from the Lifesaving Society). Please refer to First Aid - Standard rsecertification description. Sat., Sun., Fri. Dec. 18, 3 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 250791 Thornhill C.C. & L. Mar. 18, 3 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 268405 Thornhill C.C. & L. May 21, 3 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 268430 Thornlea Pool/Gym Aug. 26, 3 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 268460 Thornhill C.C. & L. / Aquatic Leadership & First Aid Guide
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Registration You can register for all leadership programs via: EZ Reg at markham.ca Click on Register for Programs button at the top of the City s homepage FastTrack 905-475-4867 or Drop Box You can register for any of these courses at anytime throughout the year, beginning August 25,. If you have questions about availability in a course or would like help registering for a course, please call the Contact Centre at 905-477-5530. Drop Box forms may be dropped off at select locations (see right), excluding Thornlea Pool/Gym, or at: Markham Civic Centre 101 Town Centre Blvd. Markham ON L3R 9W3 Non-residents must pay a surcharge of $10.00 per course with each registration. Please visit our web site at markham.ca or call our Contact Centre at 905-477-5530. All course fees now include exam fees. Course materials may be purchased on the first day. Should you have any questions or concerns about any of the programs, please contact the aquatic coordinator in your area: Angus Glen C.C. & L. 3990 Major Mackenzie Drive, Markham, ON L6C 1P8, 905-944-3777 x 7110 Centennial C.C. 8600 McCowan Road Markham, ON L3P 3M2 905-470-3590 x 4342 Cornell C.C. & L. 3201 Bur Oak Avenue Markham, ON L6B 0T2 905-479-7753 x 4523 Milliken Mills C.C. & L. 7600 Kennedy Road Markham, ON L3R 9S5 905-477-6410 x 3329 Thornlea Pool/Gym 8075 Bayview Ave. Thornhill, ON L3T 4N4 905-889-0766 Thornhill C.C. & L. 7755 Bayview Ave. Thornhill, ON L3T 4P1 905-944-3800 x 6194 All Aquatic Leadership Courses recommend 100% attendance. Late admission can not be granted. For this reason, cancellation requests must be submitted a minimum of five business days prior to the start of the first class in order to receive a refund. No refund will be issued for late requests. 09/