Aquatic Leadership

Start your lifeguard training with us now with the following Lifesaving Society training programs.

(minimum 15 Years of age)

Prerequisites: Bronze Cross

This course is required to teach the Lifesaving Society Learn to Swim Program. Participants should be strong swimmers with aquatic leadership courses already completed. There are required co-teaching hours with this course.

(minimum 15 years of age)

Prerequisites: Bronze Cross

National Lifeguards are water rescue professionals trained in emergency care. National Lifeguards are trained to prevent accidents, spot potential trouble and intervene before it becomes life threatening. They educate the public about the hazards and risks associated with aquatic activities and how to be water smart. Successful candidates will also receive their Standard First Aid certification.

Prerequisites:

Bronze Medallion

Begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Emphasis is on the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Successful candidates will also receive their Standard First Aid certification.

Bronze Medallion + Emergency First Aid

(minimum 13 years of age)

Prerequisites: Bronze Star or 13 years old

The four components of water rescue (judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness) form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates are challenged both mentally and physically and acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water. Successful candidates will also receive their Emergency First Aid certification.

Prerequisites: none

Bronze Star develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skills and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire selfrescue skills and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.

(8 to 12 years of age)

Prerequisites:

Swim for Life 6 or other equivalent program

Canadian Swim Patrol (CSP) is a three-level pre-Bronze program for candidates who have completed the Swim for Life Program (Swimmer 6) or equivalent and are ready to start their Aquatic Leadership path. Candidates earn recognition for success in swimming, first aid and water rescue along with badges for overall award achievement. Complete in order of Rookie Patrol, Ranger Patrol then Star Patrol.