How to Become a Swim Instructor & Lifeguard with the NVRC

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture offers all the courses you need to qualify to teach swimming and be a lifeguard.  Both swim instruction and lifeguarding certifications are needed in order to be employed at our pools. View the courses you are required to take to become a swim instructor/lifeguard.

Is a 2.5 hour class interactive safety training program for youth ages 10+. This program prepares youth for the important step of staying home alone safely. This course teaches safety, first aid, and comfort skills through interactive games and role playing. Staying home alone isn’t an event, it’s a process. Students will come away with knowledge, skills and more confidence. View courses online.

This 1-day training for youth ages 11+ provides instruction in child care, safety procedures and activities for young children.  Students will come away with  tools and resources to confidently babysit in their community. View courses online.

Become a Tennis Coach

Tennis Canada has a comprehensive Instructor Certification Program.

Tennis BC offers the first level of training for the Instructor certification. The Instructor Program only takes two weekends to complete, and certifies you to teach group lessons for level 1.0 to 2.5 players in a park/recreation department or as a seasonal club pro. You will learn how to implement pre-planned content and how to run cooperative drills on one to three courts.  For more information or to register, visit Tennis BC's website, call 604-737-3086.

Working with children in recreation is a rewarding and fun experience.  North Vancouver Recreation & Culture is always looking for enthusiastic and skilled children's instructors.  View our current employment opportunities.

Most children's program instructors gain experience volunteering with NVRC in programs and daycamps.  It is also recommended that candidates be certified in High Five and First Aid.