Leaders Program

FACILITIES LEADERS 2026

8 week course: Spend this summer learning what it takes to run a safe and fun CBSC facility. Join the Facilities Crew and be part of the team that keeps the water sparkling clear and the beach safe. Learn how to test the pool water, vacuum the pools and help keep our club looking its best. You will receive basic WHMIS training, Poolsafe BC certification, and an intro to pool operation as part of this course. Become a part of the CBSC Facilities Leader Team!

Those who are 15 years old before October are eligible to enrol.

Fee: $160 (t-shirt included).

On Registration Day, when you sign up for classes, please submit your interest in the Leaders program by joining our waiting list.

TENNIS LEADERS 2026

Spend your summer gaining hands-on coaching experience by working alongside our CBSC tennis coaches. Develop leadership and communication skills in a fun and inclusive environment. This is the best way to become a coach at CBSC!

In this 8-week program Leaders will be required to help in some tennis lessons and participate in weekly meetings, extracurricular CBSC events and the 14+ Competitive Tennis Program.

Only those born in 2011 are eligible to enroll. No further entry requirements, but any Tennis Canada or First Aid certificates are beneficial.

Successful completion of a CBSC leaders program is required to apply for a tennis coach position at CBSC. Applicants will be required to complete the Tennis Canada Instructor Level 1 and Canadian Red Cross or St John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid course prior to their first coaching year.

Priority for the Leaders Program and tennis coach positions will be given to those with significant past involvement with CBSC, and who participated in the High Performance (now called Competitive Tennis) tennis program at CBSC up to and including their Leader year.

Fee: $160 (t-shirt included).

Please submit your interest in the Leaders program by emailing the Head Coach hctennis@cbswimclub.ca by Friday, June 26th 2026.

Approval into the program will be issued on June 29th.

The first mandatory meeting will be Tuesday, June 30th at 4pm.

SWIM LEADERS 2026

8 week course:

  • First 2 weeks and last 2 weeks – once a week.
  • Middle 4 weeks, four classes per week M/T/Th/F and time co-teaching/ teaching lessons and programs.
  • 100% attendance at all classes and attendance at most CBSC events required in order to complete the course (prior approval for any missed classes or events is required).
  • For those born in 2011.
  • Must have Bronze Cross to complete the Leaders course

Candidates who wish to be considered for our Leaders program must:

If interest in the Leaders program exceeds capacity not all applicants will be accepted.

Please note: priority for Leader course registration will be given to those who have significant past involvement with CBSC and participated in a competitive swim program (Comp Art Swim, Comp Water Polo, Comp Swim) at CBSC up to and including their Leader year.

All applicants will be notified via email of the decision by Wednesday of Week 1.

Successful completion of Leaders is a requirement for those who wish to apply for future swim coach positions at CBSC.

Leader opportunities may also be available with Tennis, Sailing and Facilities.

Fee: $160 (T-shirt included).

SAILING LEADERS 2026

Spend your summer gaining hands-on coaching experience by working alongside our CBSC sailing coaches! This 8-week program is designed for experienced sailors who want to develop leadership, communication, and teaching skills in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. This course covers the fundamentals of lesson planning, coaching safety, class control, and delivering effective lessons both on and off the water. Successful completion of this program is a prerequisite to applying for future sailing coach positions at CBSC.

Program Structure & Requirements

  • Duration: 8-week course. Includes training during week 1, followed by weekly meetings, extracurricular CBSC events, and hands-on volunteer teaching during lessons.
  • Attendance: 100% attendance at training and weekly meetings is required to complete the course (prior approval for any missed classes is required).
  • Eligibility: Open to those born in 2011.
  • Prerequisites: Must have completed CANSail 4 prior to the start of the program. Participants are also strongly encouraged to register for Chutes & Wires.

Selection Priority

  • If interest in the Leaders program exceeds capacity, not all applicants will be accepted. Priority will be given to candidates with significant past involvement with CBSC and those who remain actively involved in CBSC’s sailing programs up to and including their Leader year.

Fee & Registration

  • Fee: $160 (t-shirt included).
  • How to Apply: Please submit your interest and qualifications by emailing the Head Sailing Coach at hcsailing@cbswimclub.ca by Friday, June 26th, 2026. You must also register for the Sailing Leaders Waitlist on registration day.
  • Acceptance: All applicants will be notified of approval decisions via email by Monday, June 29th, 2026.