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Steps for Becoming a Lifeguard
There are five steps required to become a lifeguard:
- Bronze Star / Swimmer 6
- Bronze Medallion - (Must be 13 years of age)
- Bronze Cross
- Standard First Aid with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) level C and automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Swim Instructor
- Lifesaving Instructor
- National Lifeguard - Pool (must be 16 years of age)
- Bronze Star
- Bronze Medallion/CPR-C
- Bronze Cross/SFA
- Swim Instructor
- Lifesaving Instructor
- National Lifeguard
Develop your problem-solving, Water Smart and decision-making skills with this program!
Prerequisites
None
Cost
$75
Dates
- July 3 - 7, 2023, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Every Day
Continue your lifeguard training in this class, where you will learn waterfront search skills, first aid skills and contact rescues.
Prerequisite
13 years of age
Cost
$200
Dates
- July 3 - 7, 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Every day
- August 8 - 11, 2023, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Every day
Water spinals, submerged victim rescues, team rescue skills and treatment of complex injuries are taught in this level.
Prerequisite
Bronze Medallion
Cost
$230
Dates
- July 10 - 14, 2023, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Every day
- August 14 - 18, 2023, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Every day
Duties
Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol programs. The Swim Instructor course prepares Instructors to apply level 1 leadership competencies and strategies while teaching and evaluating.
Prerequisites
- Minimum 15 years old
- Bronze Cross or higher (need not be current).
Cost
$275
Dates
- July 17 - July 20, 2023 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Every day
- August 21 - 24, 2023 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Every day
Duties
Lifesaving Instructors/ Examiners are trained to teach and evaluate the three Canadian Swim Patrol Program awards, as well as the Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and Distinction certifications. Instructor/ Examiner candidates are trained in aspects of learning as well as various approaches required to teach water rescue, first aid, and related aquatic skills in the Canadian Lifesaving Program. Candidates also learn about long-range and short-term planning, class management, safety supervision, and the principles of evaluation.
Certification
The Lifesaving Instructor/ Examiner certification is the prerequisite for all other Lifesaving Society instructor certifications. Certification in Alberta and Northwest Territories includes:
- Advanced Instructor
- Examination Standards
- Lifesaving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor/ Examiner certifications
Prerequisites
- 16 years of age by the end of the course
- Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard certification (need not be current)
Dates
- July 31 - August 3, 2023 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Every day
Cost
$275
Re-Certification Dates
- TBD
Recerts are also offered online at https://courses.lifesaving.org/
Cost
$90
National Lifeguards guards are always in training to keep their skills, knowledge and fitness sharp. They are required to keep other important certifications such as CPR and first aid up-to-date. Some are trained in advanced treatments like using oxygen or in the use of specialized equipment like defibrillators and personal watercraft. National Lifeguard is Canada’s only nationally recognized lifeguard certification program.
Prerequisites
Minimum 16 years of age - Bronze Cross certification and a current Standard First Aid certification from one of:
- Canadian Red Cross
- Lifesaving Society
- St. John Ambulance
Cost
$315
Dates
- May 28 - June 25, 2023, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Every Sunday
- July 24 - July 28, 2023, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Every day
- August 21 - August 25, 2023, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Every day