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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 2025, 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 Medallion |
January 10, 11, 17, 18 24, 25 |
Nelson |
80767 |
Bronze Medallion |
January 10, 11, 17, 18 24, 25 |
Castlegar |
80770 |
Bronze Medallion |
March 17, 18, 19, 20 |
Creston |
80774 |
Bronze Cross Assistant Lifeguard
|
February 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, & 22 |
Nelson |
80772 |
Bronze Cross Assistant Lifeguard |
February 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, & 22 |
Castlegar |
80769 |
Bronze Cross Assistant Lifeguard |
March 24, 25, 26, 27 |
Creston |
80774 |
National Lifeguard
|
March 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, & 30 |
Nelson |
80773 |
Check back as new courses will be continuously added.
Ready to apply? Click here to see open Lifeguard and Swim Instructor positions.
Become a Fitness 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 2025. Fill out the application form or contact recprogramming@rdck.bc.ca for more information.
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 January 21 2025 at 12:36 AM
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