swimming Instructor
The North Vancouver Recreation Commission has everything you need to qualify to teach swimming. Choose how you want to progress through our Advanced Aquatic Awards by finding out what certifications you need in the chart below. You can search for the next course dates in eReg (these courses are listed under Aquatics-Specialty) and then register online or in person at your local pool.
To find out more about becoming a swim instructor, talk to the aquatic staff at one of the Recreation Commission pools or contact David Fletcher by phone at 604-983-6414 or by email.
Advanced Aquatic Awards
You must obtain the appropriate certifications to be considered for employment as a swimming instructor. Re-certifications are required to maintain a "current" status for employment. If your Water Safety Instructor's certification has lapsed for 4 years or more, please refer to the Canadian Red Cross*.
Start with your Bronze Medallion, followed by a Bronze Cross. From there, use the table below to find out what additional swim instruction certifications you need.
| To Teach | Certification Required | Re-certification Required |
| Canadian Swim Patrol to Bronze Cross | Lifesaving Instructor | Every second year |
| 'I Can Swim' Program | I Can Swim Swimming Teacher | Every year |
| I Can Swim Update* | Every year | |
| Red Cross 'Swim Kid's' Program | Water Safety Instructor Assistant | Every second year |
| Water Safety Instructor | Every second year |
* Please note that the North Vancouver Recreation Commission prefers to hire people with the"I Can Swim Update" certification.
*Links to external sites are provided for your convenience only. The North Vancouver Recreation Commission is not responsible for the accuracy and/or completeness of the information provided on these external sites, nor for the security and privacy policies of the linked sites.
