As we mentioned in a previous eblast, the Canadian Red Cross is winding down its swim and lifeguard programming to direct more attention to surging humanitarian demands in other areas – such as disaster and pandemic response, opioid harm reduction and caregiving for seniors. Red Cross is encouraging its water safety training partners to transition to the swim and lifeguarding programs of the Lifesaving Society Canada. It is important that all current lifeguards and instructors follow the Red Cross instructions for transitioning their credentials over.
As well, new insurance policy requirements are that a KLCOA swim instructor can no longer be on a contract but must instead be an actual employee of the organization. The KLCOA is not set up to have employees.
Swimming lessons are a long standing tradition at the lake and an obvious requirement for safe lake life.
We are currently researching all options available to us and will let members know the outcome soon.
As part of our ongoing efforts to determine the best approach for a swimming lesson program we are looking to see if there are interested and qualified (Lifesaving Society) instructors available.
Please contact Arlene Burch at [email protected] by May 2 if you are qualified and interested.
KLCOA Search for Qualified Swim Instructors – Respond by May 2
