Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 70 BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS! Lifeguards prevent drowning, teach water safety and provide leadership in our community. Consult one of our Aquatic Coordinators at 250-756-5200 to help plan your lifeguard training. RECOMMENDED PATH: 1 Bronze courses develop lifesaving fitness and decision-making skills. 2 Standard First Aid provides practical skills to handle emergency response situations. 3 National Lifeguard promotes prevention of drowning and aquatic-related injuries. 4 Instructor Training prepares you to teach swimming lessons and lifesaving skills. Bronze Medallion prerequisite: 13 years or Bronze Star Bronze Cross prerequisite: Bronze Medallion Standard First Aid (SFA) prerequisite: 15 years National Lifeguard prerequisites: 15 years, Bronze Cross, SFA Swim for Life Instructor prerequisites: 15 years, Bronze Cross LIFEGUARD! START HERE! CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/ careers/job-postings Join the Team! Become a Lifeguard!