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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.

Courses Available Date Location Barcode
CFES Fitness Knowledge Jan 18-19, 25-26 Nelson 81198
CFES Weight Training Instructor

Feb 6, 9, 13, 20, 23, 27,

Mar 6

Nelson 81199

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