Advanced Lifeguard Courses

COVID-19 Protocols

All programs have a maximum capacity based on physical distancing requirements.

Registration is required for all Advanced Courses by phone (519)357-1208 ext.0.

Arriving at pool:

• Please arrive showered and in your bathing suit as change rooms will not be available before your swim or class. Washrooms will be open during all programs.
• Face coverings are required when entering the building, in the hallways and in the change rooms. Face coverings are not worn in the water.
• Everyone entering the building must do the Mandatory Health Screening and complete the Contract Tracing Sheet.
• Follow the blue arrows through the north corridor and wait for the lifeguards to unlock the door.
• Footwear must be removed before entering the pool area.
• Tables have been provided on the pool deck for members clothing. Footwear will be placed under the tables.

Exiting the pool:

• When the whistle blows members must exit the pool. Pick up clothing and footwear and exit through either the ladies or family change rooms. No showers will be available.
• Members have 10-15 minutes to change and exit the change rooms before staff enter to disinfect.
• Exit through the aquatic hallway and out the front door of the building.

Lifesaving Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid/CPR B

Pre-Requisites: 13 years old prior to the exam date. This course is offered in the summer or fall.

Develop physical fitness, decision-making and judgement skills for water rescues. Spinal injury management techniques are also covered.

Lifesaving Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid/CPR C

Pre-Requisites: 14 years old, Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid/CPR B. This course is offered in the summer or fall.

Teaches an understanding of the water-rescues, tows and carries, defense methods and releases, emergency procedures, teamwork, special equipment use and spinal injury management techniques.

Lifesaving Assistant Learn to Swim Instructors

Pre-Requisites: 14 years old by end of course, Bronze Cross. This course is offered in the fall or winter.

Through classroom learning and in-water practice candidates learn how to assist instructors with swimming lessons. Topics include: basic principles of learning and teaching swimming strokes, skills and safety supervision. Candidates are required to do 18 hours of volunteer time during a swimming lesson session. Once certified apply to join our team!

Lifesaving Learn to Swim Instructors

Pre-Requisites: 15 years old by the end of the course, Lifesaving Assistant Instructors, Bronze Cross. This course is offered in the winter or spring.

This course prepares candidates to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and skills for infants, children teens and adults. Topics include: teaching methods, planning skills, stroke development drills and corrective techniques. Once certified apply to join our team!

Lifesaving National Lifeguard

Pre-Requisites: 15 years old, Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid/CPR C. This course is offered in the winter, spring or summer.

Learn teamwork, leadership, emergency procedures and accident prevention. This is the standard guarding certificate across Canada. Once certified apply to join our team!

Lifesaving National Lifeguard Recert

To remain current in their qualifications, lifeguards are legally required to re-certify their qualifications every two years. This clinic will update lifeguards on the latest developments in training techniques and statistical research.

Lifesaving Standard First Aid/CPR C Recert

To remain current in their qualifications, general workplaces require a recertification every 3 years. Aquatic staff may be require a recertification more frequently.

Important Information for Advanced Courses

Please check course pre-requisites before registering. 100% Attendance and participation is required for all Advanced Courses.  Exceptions cannot be made.

What to bring to all courses: original certification of required pre-requisites, proof of age,

bathing suit and towels(s).

Recommended for all courses: comfortable clothing, notebook, pen/pencils, snacks/meals and water bottle. Course manuals and materials will be handed out on the first day of the course.