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Lifeguard and Instructor Courses

 We offer a wide variety of courses for those 8 years and over. 

Online registration 

You can register online from anywhere using a computer, tablet or mobile device for all of our courses. Watch our RecConnect Online Registration How-to Video to find out how simple and easy it is. It also includes some helpful tips to make your registration go smoothly.

Bronze Star

This class is a great way to help be more successful in the next Bronze Medallion course. You'll develop problem-solving and decision-making skills on your own and in partners. You will learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills you need to save yourself and others.

If you have swimmer 7/8/9 know-how it is an asset. There is an extra fee to buy a CPR mask $19.50 needed for the course. You can buy them at our pool reception desk. 

Courses

Date

Time

Cost

Activity Number

 April 8 to June 3  10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  $118.00  23213

Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid

This course will teach you to understand the lifesaving principles in the four areas of water-rescue education; judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defence methods and releases to prepare you for challenging rescues of bigger risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance.

You need to be 13 years or over or have your Bronze Star certification to take this course. There is an extra fee for the Canadian Lifesaving Manual $54.90, Bronze Medallion Workbook $6.80 and CPR mask $19.50 which you need for this course. You can buy them at our pool reception desk. 

Courses

Date

Time

Cost

Activity Number

April 14 to April 17

Friday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Exam on Monday, April  17 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $190.50 23211

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Bronze Cross

This class gets you ready for the safety supervision role and duties of assistant lifeguards in swim facilities. Bronze Cross essential for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certifications.

You must have a Bronze Medallion and Emergency or Standard First Aid certification from one of the following; Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross Society or Canadian Ski Patrol to take this course. There is an extra fee for the Bronze Cross Workbook $6.80 you need for this course. You can buy them at our pool reception desk. You will also need your materials from the Bronze Medallion course.

Courses

Date

Day and time

Cost

Activity Number

April 21 to April 24

Friday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Exam on Monday, April 24  from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $148.65 23212

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Assistant Swim Instructor

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Through in-class learning and in-water practice, this course will prepare you to help instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes. You'll be introduced to key principles of learning and teaching and master basic progressions. You will also learn the roles and responsibilities of instructors and their assistants.

You need to be 14 years or over and have a Bronze Cross or higher certification to take this course. Your certification does not need to be current. There is an extra fee for the Canadian Lifesaving Manual for on-course reference and the Assistant Instructor Workbook is recommended.

Courses

Date

Time

Cost

Activity Number

       

National Lifeguard and Recert

This course will help you to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. It develops the basic lifeguarding skills, principles and decision-making processes that will assist a lifeguard to evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies.

You need to be 15 years or over and have a Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certification from one of the following; Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross Society, or Canadian Ski Patrol. There is an extra fee for the Alert: Lifeguarding in Action book $54.90 and whistle $10.00 that you need for this course. You can buy the book at our pool reception desk. You will also need your CPR mask from your previous course. 

Courses

Date

Day(s) and time(s)

Cost

Activity Number

May 5 to May 14 Fridays 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. $240.00 23214

June 18
(RECERT)

Saturday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $102.50 23215

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National Lifeguard Instructor 

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This course will help you to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. It develops the basic lifeguarding skills, principles and decision-making processes that will assist a lifeguard to evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies.

You need to be 16 years or over and have a National Lifeguard certification and Lifesaving Instructors. Recommended courses and experience include the Bronze Examiners and lifeguarding experience. There is an extra fee for the National Award Guide which costs $24.90. You can buy the book at our pool reception desk. Please bring your CPR mask, Alert: Lifeguarding in Action book and whistle from your previous course(s). 

Courses

Date

Time

Cost

Activity Number

       

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Standard First Aid with CPR-C

This course includes CPR-C and AED training. We will provide you with comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR.

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board recognize this certification.

You do not need prerequisites to take this course. You will need to buy a Canadian First Aid Manual which costs $19.25 which you can buy at our pool reception desk. 

Courses
Date Time Cost Activity Number
June 10 to June 11 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. $119.41 23217

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Standard First Aid with CPR-C RECERT

This course includes CPR-C and AED training. We will provide you with comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR.

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board recognize this certification. You must have taken a Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid full course within the past three years. There is an extra fee for the Canadian First Aid Manual which costs $19.25 which you can buy at our pool reception desk.

Courses
Date Time Cost Activity Number
June 17 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. $102.50 23218

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Lifesaving and Swim Instructor

This course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, a variety of stroke development, drills and correction techniques. Current Swim Instructors teach and certify candidates in all levels of the Swim for Life program.

You must be 15 years or older and have your current Bronze Cross and Emergency First Aid Certification to attend. You will need to buy the Lifesaving Instructor Pack which costs $108.60 which you can buy at our pool reception desk.

Courses

Date

Day and time

Cost

Activity Number

May 26 to June 4

Fridays 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. $389.50 23216
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