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The RDCK is committed to offering courses to support the continued growth and succession of lifeguards, swim instructors, fitness instructors and personal trainers in the region. A career in recreation provides valuable leadership, communication and teamwork skills.

Looking to become a lifeguard or fitness educator but not sure where to start? This is your one stop shop for information on how to become a lifeguard or fitness educator, subsidies available and class times.

Become a Lifeguard or Instructor

Interested in accessing subsidies for lifesaving courses? Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Swim Instructor and National Lifeguarding courses are offered at no cost, until the end of 2024, to reduce the barrier of entry to become a lifeguard.

Fill out the application form or contact recprogramming@rdck.bc.ca for more information.

Courses Available Date  Location Barcode

Bronze Cross

 June 17 - 19 and 24 - 26 Salmo 68428

Bronze Medallion

 July 8 – 10, 12 Castlegar  72010

Bronze Medallion

 July 9-12 Creston 72140

Bronze Medallion

 July 9-12 Nelson 72036

Bronze Cross 

 July 15-17, 19 Castlegar 72012
Bronze Cross July 16-19 Creston 72142
Bronze Cross July 16-19  Nelson 72144
Bronze Cross July 7-11 Salmo 72551

Swim Instructor

July 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, August 14, 15

 Creston 72134
Swim Instructor July 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, Aug 17, 18 Nelson 72130
National Lifeguard July 23, 24, 26, 30, 31-Aug 2, 6, 7, 9 Castlegar 72034
National Lifeguard  August 13-16, 20-23 Nelson 72035

National Lifeguard Recert

 July 16-17 Castlegar 72000


Check back as new courses will be continuously added.

Ready to apply? Click here to see open Lifeguard and Swim Instructor positions.

Become a Ftiness Educator

 

Interested in accessing subsidies to become a fitness educator? Subsidies are offered, upon successful hire at the RDCK, for the below courses until the end of 2024. Fill out the application form or contact recprogramming@rdck.bc.ca for more information.

Courses Available Date Location Barcode
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Seeking certification through a different body? Such as BCRPA, CSEP, ASCM, NSCA, NASM, CANFIT PRO. Indicate which certifying body you prefer when completing the intake form.

Check back as new courses will be continuously added.

The content on this page was last updated June 11 2024 at 6:29 AM

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