Lifesaving Sport Community Coach (Level 1)
Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1 provides training for Lifesaving Instructors who wish to coach lifesaving sport at the community level. Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1 coaches teach and certify all levels of the Society’s Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals program.
Fall Registration Opens August 5 @ 9am
Lifesaving Sport Coach Focuses On
- Fundamentals of coaching
- Lifesaving sport skills in the pool or in open water
Prerequisites
- Must be at least 15 years old
- Hold Lifesaving Instructor certification
See more information on the Lifesaving Society Website Coaches
Click the link below
Required Material
- Canadian Lifesaving Manual
- Same manual used for teaching Lifesaving program (option add-on during registration if you do not have a current copy)
- Instructor Manual
- Manual used for Lifesaving, Swim, NL or SFA Instructor courses (option add-on during registration if you do not have a current copy)
- Coaching Lifesaving
- Required technical reference manual for Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1 (mandatory add-on during registration)
- Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals
- Outlines item descriptions, purpose statements and performance requirements for each of the five levels in the new Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals Program (mandatory add-on during registration).
- ILS Competition Rule Book
- Download from Lifesaving Society Rule Books
Please Note
This is a 12hr course. Candidates are progressively evaluated, so 100% attendance is required.
Fall 2026 Term
Dates & Times
October 15th 5:00 – 9:00pm (virtual session) AND October 18th 11:00am – 7:30pm (In-person session)
- Link for virtual session will be provided in registration confirmation email attachment
- Directions for picking up your manuals at Carleton Athletics Alumni Hall will be emails to you closer to the course start date.
Cost
- $123 ($119.31 + 3% CRF) +tax
- $30 (Lifesaving Sport Fundamental Guide) + $40 (Coaching Lifesaving Manual)
- + additional add-on reference materials as needed
Location
- Pool – Carleton Athletics
Important Notes
- Effective January 1, 2026, a Capital Renewal Fee (CRF) of 3% will apply to select non-student facility rentals, programs, and services. This fee supports long-term facility maintenance and renewal, with all funds directed to a dedicated capital renewal fund. Certain exemptions may apply. For more information visit our website at: https://athletics.carleton.ca/community/rentals/capital-renewal-fee/
- Arrivals for this course should should check-in at the Welcome Centre Desk in Alumni Hall
- Note: Lot 5 parking is not Free
- Please arrive 10 – 15 minutes before the start of the class
- Registration is required in advance and space is limited.