Lifesaving Lifeguard/Instructor Courses
If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a Lifeguard/Instructor who is at least 15 years old please contact us at 519-867-2651 or email info@stclairtownship.ca for more information!
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Swim Instructor & Lifesaving Instructor Course
No Course Scheduled at this time
The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.
The Lifesaving Instructor award prepares instructors to teach the Lifesaving Society’s:
- Canadian Swim Patrol Program
- Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross
- Lifesaving Fitness, Distinction
- Basic and Emergency First Aid, and CPR-A, CPR-B and CPR-C
Registration Requirements:
- Swim Instructor – 15 years of age and Bronze Cross
- Lifesaving Instructor – 15 years of age and National LifeguardNo Course Scheduled at this time
Lifesaving Society NL Course
No Course Scheduled at this time
The National Lifeguard -Pool award builds on the knowledge from Bronze Cross. The candidates will learn how to supervise a pool and rescue those in distress. Only those who hold a National Lifeguard – Pool award may lifeguard in a pool setting.
Registration Requirements:
- 15 years of age
- Standard First Aid CPR-C
- Bronze Cross
Standard First Aid & CPR-C
Sunday Nov 2nd and Nov 9th, 2025 – 9AM-6PM
Standard First Aid 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.
Bronze Medallion with EFA
Every Saturday from Sept 27th to Nov 29th, 2025 – 11:15AM-1:15PM
Teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the 4 components of water-rescue education – judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defense methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 400 m timed swim.
Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age at time of exam or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).
Bronze Cross
No Course Scheduled at this time
Begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion, Emergency First Aid
Standard Cancellation Policy: Please be aware that cancellations are subject to a 20% cancellation fee and any cancellation made within 48 hours of the scheduled course is subject to 100% cancellation fee.
