Swim instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol programs. This course prepares instructors to apply Level 1 leadership competencies and strategies designed to teach swimming and lifesaving, water rescue education, and are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medals, Distinction, Boat Rescue and Lifesaving Society CPR programs. LSI certification is the prerequisite for other Lifesaving Society instructor certifications.

Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, current Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid and minimum 15 years years of age.