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Lifeguarding Certification

Bronze Star


School Year Sept - Jun Bronze Star is 75min long Summer Jul & Aug Bronze Star is 120min long

Bronze Star is for ages 10+

Bronze Medallion and CPR "C"


Bronze Medallion is the first required course to become a lifeguard.


Prerequisite(s): Bronze Star or 13 years or older

Bronze Cross


Bronze Cross is the final lifesaving course pre-requisite required in order to prepare candidates for the National Lifeguard qualification.

Bronze Med Prerequisite(s): Bronze Star or 13 years or older.
Bronze Cross Prerequisite(s): Bronze Medallion & Intermediate First Aid

Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross Camp


This 35 hour long camp combines Lifesavings Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross awards.

Bronze Med Prerequisite(s): Bronze Star or 13 years or older.
Bronze Cross Prerequisite(s): Bronze Medallion & Intermediate First Aid & CPR "C"

Intermediate First Aid CPR-C & AED Original


Intermediate First Aid CRP-C & AED provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR-C & AED certification.

Intermediate First Aid CPR-C & AED Recertification


This is a re-certification, proof of current Intermediate First Aid is required.

Swim & Lifesaving Instructor Original


Swim & Lifesaving Instructor Original

Lifesaving Instructor Original


Lifesaving Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medals, Distinction, Boat Rescue and Lifesaving Society CPR programs. The Lifesaving Instructor course prepares Instructors to apply level 1 leadership competencies and strategies while teaching and evaluating. Lifesaving Instructor certification is the prerequisite for other Lifesaving Society instructor certifications. Certification in Alberta and Northwest Territories includes CPR Instructor certification.

National Lifeguard Pool


Pre-requisite: Must bring proof of Intermediate First Aid and Bronze Cross as well as meet the minimum age of 15 years old.

NL education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguard principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward becoming a professional lifeguard.

National Lifeguard Pool Recert


This is a re-certification to a previously held National Lifeguard Pool award.
Pre-requisite: Must bring proof of current National Lifeugard Pool award

National Lifeguard Instructor Original


National Lifeguard Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the National Lifeguard Pool, Waterpark, Waterfront and Surf programs

National Lifeguard Instructor Recertification


National Lifeguard Instructor Recertification