About the Course
Youth Leaders Instructors support the Canadian Red Cross Youth First Aid Programs through the delivery of our Stay Safe! and Babysitting training courses. With the required prerequisites, candidates enter into our comprehensive Youth Leader Development Program, designed to prepare them to support dynamic, learner-centered classroom environments.
Eligibility for the Youth Leader Transfer pathway may include:
Current Red Cross First Aid Instructor
Educators (elementary or secondary level), or
Candidates who hold one of the following current certifications:
Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
HIGH FIVE Trainer
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 2 or above (any sport)
Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance (CALA) Instructors
Water Art Instructor or Canadian Fitness Professionals (CANFit PRO)
Minimum age of 18 y/o (or 16-17 y/o with adult support)
Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certification or equivalent
3-year certification Canadian Red Cross Youth Leader Instructor (a valid Intermediate (Standard First Aid with CPR Level C certification must be maintained during this 3-year certification period).