COACHES
At the Lifesaving Society, any form of abuse, harassment, neglect or violence will not be tolerated. That's why, in collaboration with the Regroupement Loisir et Sport du Québec (RLSQ), we take steps to provide a healthy environment, free from abuse, harassment, neglect or violence.
We encourage the reporting of such behaviors as soon as they occur. We will not tolerate any form of abuse, harassment, neglect or violence, whether physical, psychological or sexual, in any program or activity provided by ourselves or our members.
By making this service available to you, we wish to demonstrate our commitment to protecting our members by offering them a safe, fair and trustworthy environment.
To learn more about the Lifesaving Society's integrity policy, click on the image below.
ACCREDITATION
A licence (accreditation) is mandatory for all coaches wishing to participate in sanctioned lifesaving sport training sessions and competitions in Quebec and Canada. The accreditation is valid from September 1 to August 31 of the current season.
Coaches must undergo a criminal record check every two years. Please note that minor coaches (under 18 years of age) are not subject to a criminal record check. For any questions, please contact the Lifesaving Sport Coordinator at sauvetagesportif@sauvetage.qc.ca.
TO BECOME A COACH
Individuals wishing to obtain a coach accreditation must:
HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK EVERY 2 YEARS
- The Lifesaving Society deals with Trustii. The cost of the check is at the expense of the club or coach.
- If you have the results of a record check done with another company or if you want to do a criminal record check, write to the Lifesaving Sport Coordinator (sauvetagesportif@sauvetage.qc.ca).
LIFESAVING SPORT COACH TRAINING - LEADERSHIP TRAINING LEVEL 2
This training is designed to equip both new and experienced coaches with the knowledge and skills essential to the development of their athletes. This training offers a theoretical foundation (6 h 30) which, when combined with the practical portion (5 h - pool and/or 5 h - beach), will certify coaches to master the challenges and responsibilities of coaching.
- Upon completion, coaches will be well prepared to guide and inspire their athletes to reach their full potential. This is Community Sport Training (Level 1 - NCCP) and Competency Level 2 of Leadership Training.
This training lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. The procedure to access it is explained below.
- Fill in the various fields
- Select the E-Learning tab.
- Select the Making Head Way in Sport tab.
- Select the SPORT (Generic) tab and click START to begin the training.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING FOR EXPERIENCED COACHES
The Lifesaving Society has implemented a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process for experienced coaches. This program aims to acknowledge expertise and provide a clear pathway to validate prior learning related to the Lifesaving Sport Coach Training. Please note that new coaches must complete this training to obtain their certificate; this process is intended for coaches who have:
- Several years of experience as a coach (in lifesaving sport or another discipline);
- Participated regularly in regional, provincial, and national competitions.
Applications will be assessed based on the competencies, experience, and supporting documents provided.
The validity period of the Lifesaving Sport Coach certification is two (2) years from the date of certification or RPL. The certification remains valid—with no need for recertification or a new RPL—if the coach:
1. Completes two NCCP Multisport trainings, for 2025–2027, the targeted free trainings are:
- Prendre une tête d’avance en sport
- Modéliser de saines relations
Once completed, send your NCCP number and certificate to sauvetagesportif@sauvetage.qc.ca.
2. Actively participates in:
- Coach meetings
- Regional, provincial, and national competitions
- Coach-focused activities at the Annual Forum
FORM – Recognition of Prior Learning
CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
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1. A criminal record check is valid for 2 years. Therefore, an accredited coach must obtain a criminal record check every 2 years.
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2. Acriminal record check is not limited to one sport but to the criminal record of the person being checked. It is therefore valid for all instances.
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3. Criminal record checks are only done to protect minor athletes. Therefore, a coach who only coaches adult athletes is not required to have a criminal record check.
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4. It is not possible to conduct a criminal record check on a coach who is a minor. In Quebec, the age of majority is eighteen.
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5. The Lifesaving Society is a member of SPORT QUÉBEC and all its members benefit from a preferential rate with Trustii. This company performs:
- Identity validation using identification and biometric verification.
- Penal and criminal offence checks against provincial and municipal court records.
- Criminal offence checks against the RCMP's national registry of criminal records that may be linked to the candidate.
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6. It is not mandatory to have a criminal record check done by Trustii. It is possible to use the RCMP, a local police station or another company such as Identité Québec.
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7. If coaches use another criminal background check service, they must send proof of their results to the Lifesaving Sport Coordinator (sauvetagesportif@sauvetage.qc.ca).
8. To conduct a criminal record check, write to the Lifesaving Sport Coordinator (sauvetagesportif@sauvetage.qc.ca). A link will be sent to you via the Trustii platform.
- Consult the user guide: : Trustii&Verif - Guide Utilisateur 2024-FR
A record check is done once the requested form is completed. The Lifesaving Society has access to the results directly on its Trustii account.