All Swim Buddies instructors must be 18 years old or older with valid, current, nationally recognized certificates from the Lifesaving Society

  • Other learn to swim programs or coaching certifications such as Red Cross, YMCA, NCCP, Total Immersion, etc. can be valuable in helping an Instructor’s profile stand out. However, these certifications, on their own, cannot currently be used.
  •  Some certifying partners do offer transfer courses that will bring you up to speed on Lifesaving Society curriculum in much less time than starting the courses from the beginning.

All Swim Buddies Instructors are independent operators who are responsible for obtaining and maintaining their own certifications.