LSS Instructors
LSS Resources
Misc. LSS Knowledge
100
What is the mission and vision of the Lifesaving Society?
Mission: To prevent drowning and reduce water-related injury.
Vision: A Canada free from drowning and water-related injury.
100
Where can you find test sheets on the Lifesaving Society website?
LSS Website -> Member Services -> Program Admin and Delivery -> Test Sheets
100
What's the ending of the Alberta/NWT LSS website url? (.com, .ca, .org, gov, .etc)
.org for Alberta/NWT
200
What are the four Water Smart messages used in the SFL Swimmer program?
Swim with a Buddy
Wear a Lifejacket
Check the Ice
Swim to Survive
200
What book contains drills, activities, and corrective tips for swim and lifesaving skills, stroke progressions, and information for Water Smart Messages?
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Manual
200
Where can instructors recieve updates about LSS upcoming events, program changes, and seasonal water safety tips?
Sign up for the Ripples Newsletter!
300
What are the 3 catergories included in each Swim Patrol level?
H2O Proficiency, First Aid, Recognition and Rescue
300
What book contains information on formations, teaching/facilitation methods, and learner characteristics? It serves as an "Instructor Toolkit"
Leadership Reference Manual (orange book).
300
What is the Lifesaving Society's mascot named?
Buddy the Lifeguard Dog!
400
What are the 13 core leadership competencies for Lifesaving Society Instructors?
Planning, Evaluating, Presentation Skills, Lifesaving Society Knowledge, Curriculum Knowledge, Learner Characteristics, Health and Safety, Facilitating and Mentoring Ethics and valuing Diversity, Communicating,Teamwork and Collaboration, Problem Solving and Decision making, Skill Demonstration
400
What book contains information on program prerequisites, award currency, program equipment, and course administration?
Policies and Procedures!
400
What day is National Drowning Prevention Day?
July 25