Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1 provides training for Lifesaving Instructors who wish to coach lifesaving sport at the community level. The course focuses on the fundamentals of coaching and lifesaving sport skills in the pool or in open water. Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1 coaches teach and certify all levels of the Society’s Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals program.

Prerequisites: Lifesaving Instructor certification (need not be current).

Required references:

  • 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 our website).
  • 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)

For more information please visit the Lifesaving Society Website:https://www.lifesavingsociety.com/lifesaving-sport/coaches.aspx

Registration for Spring programing opens April 9th @ 9:00am.

 

Spring 2025 Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1 Course

Program Fee: $120 + tax & $30 Lifesaving Sport Fundamental Guide + $38 Coaching Lifesaving Manual + additional add-on reference materials as needed.

Program Dates: Wednesday April 30th (virtual session) 5:00 – 9:00pm and Saturday May 3rd 8:00am – 5:00pm (in-person classroom and pool components) *Link provided in registration confirmation email.

*Course manuals must be picked up from Carleton Athletic center in advance of first virtual session between April 23 – 29th.

This is a 12hr course. Candidates are progressively evaluated, so 100% attendance is required. 

Register

Registration by phone or in person is on available during our hours of operation. Register online 24/7. To register in person, visit our Welcome Centre in the Alumni Hall.