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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
Swim Instructor Certification  Starting April 6 Castlegar 68514

Bronze Medallion

 April, 12, 19, 26, May 3 and 10  Nelson  68225

Bronze Medallion

 April 12, 19, 26, May 3 and10   Castlegar 68295

Bronze Cross 

 May 24, 31, June 7, 14 and 21 Nelson  68226
Bronze Cross Fridays, May 24 - June 21  Castlegar  68343
Bronze Cross  May 11, 12, 18 and 19   Creston  68583
National Lifeguard Recertification  May 25 and 26   Nelson  68244
Bronze Medallion June 3 - 5 and 10 - 12 Salmo 68427
Bronze Cross June 17 - 19 and 24 - 26 Salmo 68428


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 April 3 2024 at 9:13 AM

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