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 information on how to fill out a test sheet?

LSS Website -> Member Services -> Program Admin and Delivery -> Test Sheets -> Checklist: How to Complete a Test Sheet

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 CPR-C specific course information (ie. schedule, activities, etc.)

CPR-C Delivery Guide

400

What day is National Drowning Prevention Day? 

July 25