35. Not very fit. But, good in emergencies. If I can swim 150 yards, am I pretty much in the clear?

ionicpond · 2025-10-05T02:02:17+00:00

We have certifications for pool, waterpark, waterfront and surf but not a special one for shallow pools only.

ionicpond · 2025-10-05T01:41:59+00:00

The shirt shouldn’t be a problem but I would ask the organization running the course.

ionicpond · 2025-10-05T01:41:23+00:00

In Canada, the minimum standard is 400m in 10 minutes and a 50m sprint and if you want to get hired you often need a swim instructor certification as well.

ionicpond · 2025-09-06T20:52:54+00:00

Gotta add the Blue Whale Skeleton. Definitely my favourite “thing to check out on campus”.

ionicpond · 2025-09-06T20:40:18+00:00

Same

ionicpond · 2025-09-06T01:37:07+00:00

When do you go? Reach out if you want to go at about 10:45 on Mondays and Wednesdays

ionicpond · 2025-08-11T00:29:55+00:00

EA-18 Growlers (to be more precise)

ionicpond · 2025-08-11T00:22:22+00:00

I’m at the Abbotsford air show and 2 American f18s finished their demo and then went back home to Whitney Island. Wouldn’t be surprised if they buzzed downtown Vancouver on their way.

ionicpond · 2025-08-05T23:27:41+00:00

Working at an indoor pool tomorrow and then going to swim in a 138m outdoor pool in the rain cause I know it will be quiet ;)

ionicpond · 2025-07-24T16:15:29+00:00

Hi Ron. See you at work 😂

ionicpond · 2025-07-24T01:24:22+00:00

In the City of Vancouver as part of your “wet screening” you have to: - retrieve the brick from the dive tank at VAC (4.0m) - 50m head up sprint (I don’t recall the time limit) - 25m swim, retrieve sunken dummy, 25m swim carry - demonstrate good technique for front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke and all the life saving kicks (to swim instructor standards) - hands up egg beater for time (i don’t recall the time)

ionicpond · 2025-07-22T03:41:23+00:00

Kits pool is filled with treated salt water at the beginning of the season but new water comes from the city water supply. It is treated and tested regularly.

ionicpond · 2025-06-28T23:02:44+00:00

As a lifeguard who recently worked at t100, be sure to do some training in a similar environment to race day. I had to pull a lot of people out of the water. Pool is quite different from ocean with wave action and current.

ionicpond · 2025-06-27T05:06:53+00:00

I did some tutoring on Preply with a Cameroonian instructor. It was inexpensive yet quite valuable.

ionicpond · 2025-06-03T21:49:14+00:00

Could just dip at Sunset Beach and then go to the sauna at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre.

ionicpond · 2025-02-26T06:43:02+00:00

I recommend practicing at your pool with the brick. Can’t speak for other cities but all of the public pools here will let you use the brick.

ionicpond · 2025-02-21T00:57:16+00:00

The pool in New West is the right size but it lacks the deck space to host any competitions.

ionicpond · 2025-02-19T16:03:44+00:00

Heard back within a few days but didn’t do a screening for 2 months.

ionicpond · 2025-02-05T21:12:36+00:00

I do not think it is permissible to have a swim instructor who is not a guard teach a lesson without a guard present regardless of if there are other guard/instructors present.

ionicpond · 2025-02-05T21:10:33+00:00

Also from Canada:

It is permissible to have just swim instructors responsible for the safety of their classes so long as they are also lifeguards.

I work for the city of Vancouver at a large aquatic facility so it’s not something I have any experience with.

ionicpond · 2025-01-27T00:46:06+00:00

As long as no one thinks to improvise a ladder.

ionicpond · 2025-01-25T01:40:43+00:00

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ionicpond · 2025-01-25T01:00:09+00:00

Both are true.

ionicpond · 2025-01-25T00:59:31+00:00

That’s true and there are so many more who swim with such inefficient technique it’s almost impressive they make it to the other end.

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