Aquatic Leadership and Lifeguard Training

The Safeguard course provides safety supervision training for guardians (e.g., day camp counsellors, leaders-in-training and others) who accompany groups of young people to pools or waterfronts. The course stresses the responsibility undertaken by these group leaders for safeguarding the young people in their care, even when under lifeguard supervision.

Safeguard focuses on water safety awareness, accident prevention and the principles of aquatic safety supervision. Participants will learn how to identify hazards and at-risk behaviours, recognize potential victims, and respond safely in an aquatic emergency.

Participants must be 12 years of age.

Details

Course schedule, location, and registration information:

• Course date: May 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• At the South Edwardsburgh Community Centre (24 Sutton Dr., Johnstown). 
• Total course fee is $50 per person.

Safeguard Registration

This course provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid, including legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, chest injuries, and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification. The first aid program is not restricted to aquatic candidates; it will also benefit non-aquatic staff (camp, playground, maintenance, etc.) and the general public.

No prerequisites (recommend 12 years of age)

Details

Course schedule, location, and registration information:

• Course dates: May 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Course fee is $150
• Course recertification date: May 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Course recertification fee is $100

Standard First Aid Registration

Are you a swim-loving person who has finished the Junior Lifeguard program? Take the next step in your aquatic journey with the Lifesaving Society Bronze programs. 

Bronze Star with Basic First Aid

Course prerequisites, dates, location and fees:

• No prerequisites required.
• Course dates: July 13 to 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cardinal Pool (4044 Dishaw St, Cardinal)
• Total course fee is $75

Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid and CPR-B

Course prerequisites, dates, location and fees:

• Prerequisites: minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (does not need to be current).
• Course dates: July 20 to 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. exam July 24 at 2 p.m. at the Cardinal Pool (4044 Dishaw St, Cardinal)
• Total course fee is $225 (books included).

Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid and CPR-C

Course prerequisites, dates, location and fees:

• Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion certification and Emergency or Standard First Aid (does not need to be current). 
• Course dates: July 27 to 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. exam July 31 at 3 p.m.  at the Cardinal Pool (4044 Dishaw St, Cardinal)
• Total course fee is $225 (books included).

Bronze Course Registration

The National Lifeguard course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes that will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments. Prerequisites: minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross certification and Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid (need not be current) or Standard First Aid from one of the agency approved by Lifesaving Society.   

Details

Course schedule, location, and registration information:

• Course dates: June 5 and 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and June 6, 7, 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Total course fee is $250 (books included). 

National Lifeguard Registration

National Lifeguard Certification remains current for two years from the date of certification. National Lifeguard is recertified by successfully completing a National Lifeguard Recertification exam. 100% attendance is required.

Prerequisites: National Lifeguard-Pool Option 

Details

Course schedule, location, and registration information:

• Course date: June 11 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cardinal Pool (4044 Dishaw St., Cardinal)
• Total course fee is $90.

National Lifeguard Recert Registration

Candidates will learn to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills and acquire proven teaching methods and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. Prerequisites: 15 years of age and Bronze Cross. Swim Instructors are certified to teach and evaluate all levels of the lifesaving Swim program, including:

• Parent & Tot
• Preschool
• Swimmer
• Adult Swimmer

Details

Course schedule, location, and registration information:

• Course fee: $250 (Materials included)
• Course dates:
  • May 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
  • June 4 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • June 8 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • June 10 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Location: Cardinal Pool and Ingredion Centre (4050 Dishaw St., Cardinal)

Swim Instructor Registration

The In-Person Recertification Course revisits the competencies acquired in the Lifesaving Society's instructor, coach, and examiner courses, offering a refresher to participants. It grants candidates the 4 points necessary for their instructor, coach, examiner, and examiner mentor leadership recertification.

Prerequisite: Candidates must hold a current or expired Lifesaving Society instructor (any), coach, examiner (any), or examiner mentor certification.

Required Materials: Candidates must bring the Award Guide(s) corresponding to their certification level, Instructor Manual, and Examiner Handbook (if applicable).

Details

Course schedule, location, and registration information:

• Course date: June 10, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• At the Ingredion Centre and Cardinal Pool (4044 Dishaw St., Cardinal)
• Course fee is $85

Instructor Recertification Registration

Aquatic Supervisor certification is the Lifesaving Society training standard for instructors and lifeguards who wish to assume deck-level supervisor responsibilities for overseeing instructional and recreational programs and day-to-day operations at aquatic facilities.

This course introduces participants to the knowledge, skills and tools require to effectively guide fellow staff members in the safe delivery of aquatic programs and services, and to prepare for effective emergency response.

Prerequisites for Aquatic Supervisor course:

• Lifesaving Instructors or Lifesaving Swim Instructors
• National Lifeguarding Certifications (doesn't have to be current)

Details

Course schedule and registration information: 

• May 12, 19, and 26 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Total course fee is $110 (books not included)

Aquatic Supervisor Registration