Lifeguard 4 Life: Recent Episodes
Lifesaving Society Ontario - Training Program Council
If you’re passionate about aquatics in Ontario – a lifeguard, instructor, examiner, trainer or Lifesaving Society affiliate – Lifeguard 4 Life is for you! Join hosts Stephanie and Jason as they discuss an array of topics from lifeguarding and lifesaving, to learn-to-swim, first aid and more! Subject matter experts and other special guests will join us to share their expertise and knowledge on topics that matter to you!
About the hosts: Stephanie and Jason are volunteers on the Training Program Council for Lifesaving Society Ontario.
Jason and Stephanie are joined by former Society President Juanita Bueschleb to discuss the Society's new and improved Management Training stream. Listen for updates on Aquatic Supervisor, Aquatic Manager and more.
We're back with Season 2!
In this episode, Stephanie and Jason are joined by Adrian Wong (VP National Lifeguard Committee) and Marek Holke (First Aid and National Lifeguard Program Manager) to discuss the 2023 National Lifeguard program update.
Stephanie and Jason discuss the role of Lifesaving Society Area Chairs within the province and how they can be a great resource to affiliates. Guest Cynthia Cakebread (current Lifesaving Society Vice President, Member Services) shares insight and knowledge on the topic.
Jason and Stephanie discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted aquatic staffing. Guests Eric Shendelman (Shendy’s Swim School, Toronto), Lisa Brandie (City of London) and Tiffany Vis (City of Thunder Bay) share their thoughts and experiences.
Stephanie and Jason explore blended learning with Lifesaving Society National Trainer Adam Eastman. Adam shares insights and best practices for planning and delivering courses using a blended format.
Stephanie and Jason discuss and debunk urban myths related to first aid with guest Marek Holke, Lifeguard and First Aid Manager at the Lifesaving Society Ontario.
Stephanie and Jason discuss lifeguard shortages and review what the Lifesaving Society has already learned on this topic. They interview two experts – Christine from Dovercourt Recreation in Ottawa and Patrick from the City of Woodstock – both conducted research for the Lifesaving Society to provide tips for affiliates pre-pandemic. This episode acts as a refresher on the topic to help assist aquatic programmers and affiliates with staff recruitment.
Stephanie and Jason welcome you to the Lifeguard 4 Life podcast and provide a little background about themselves. They discuss what motivated them to work as lifeguards, and they provide some details about upcoming episodes.