Lifeguarding

We Train Canada’s National Lifeguards

National Lifeguard is the professional standard for lifeguard training in Canada. National Lifeguards are trained by the Lifesaving Society, Canada’s lifeguarding experts, to work at pools, waterfronts, waterparks, and surf environments across the country.

They keep people safe through accident prevention, public education, and rescue response. Most importantly, National Lifeguards save lives.

pre-requisites

  • Bronze Cross (need not be current)
  • Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED (from a recognized agency below; need not be current)
    • Lifesaving Society
    • Canadian Red Cross
    • St. John Ambulance
    • Canadian Ski Patrol
    • Heart and Stroke Foundation
  • 15 years old (by last day of course)

National Lifeguard – Pool

National Lifeguard – Pool is designed to develop the values, judgment, knowledge, skills, and fitness lifeguards need. This course emphasizes principles, practices, and decision-making for effective safety supervision in pools.


National Lifeguard – Waterpark

National Lifeguard – Waterpark is designed to develop the lifeguarding skills needed to provide effective safety supervision in waterpark environments. It builds on the National Lifeguard – Pool certification, which is the prerequisite.

National Lifeguard – Waterfront

National Lifeguard – Waterfront is designed to develop the values, judgment, knowledge, skills, and fitness lifeguards need. This course emphasizes principles, practices, and decision-making for effective safety supervision in waterfront environments. National Lifeguard pool is a pre-requisite for this 24 hour course.

National Lifeguard – Surf

The National Lifeguard Surf certification is designed to develop the lifeguarding skills needed to provide effective safety supervision of surf beach environments. It builds on the National Lifeguard – Waterfront certification, which is the prerequisite.

Lifeguarding Courses

Lifeguard courses enhance the skills, knowledge, and values taught in the Lifesaving Society of British Columbia & Yukon Pre-Bronze and Bronze Medal awards. Focusing on incident prevention, emergency response, and teamwork, these courses aim to maximize safety and enjoyment in aquatic environments. Holding a lifeguard certification carries significant responsibility and rewards.

    Join the Fun: Junior Lifeguard Club Awaits!

    Join the Junior Lifeguard Club! Develop swimming, lifesaving, and leadership skills in a fun, inclusive environment. Friends and siblings of all ages and abilities are welcome!

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