Aquatic Leadership Courses

Courses

• 1. Canadian Swim Patrol

  Canadian Swim Patrol provides enriched training for those that are ready to go beyond swimming lessons. There are three levels within Canadian Swim Patrol: Rookie, Ranger and Star. This program continues to develop participants' swim strokes and provide the foundation needed in the Bronze awards. 

  Prerequisite: 10 years of age and the ability to swim 100m, with correct strokes, without stopping. 

• 2. Bronze Star

  Bronze Star award teaches a beginners approach to lifesaving, with a special emphasis on self-rescue. This course is an excellent preparation for the Bronze Medallion Award. 

  Prerequisite: 12 years of age 

• 3. Bronze Medallion
  Bronze Medallion Award teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness. 
   
  Prerequisites: Bronze Star or 13 years of age CPR-C
• 4. Bronze Cross
  Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is the prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. 
  
  Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion Certificate and Intermediate First Aid with CPR C.
• 5. Swim Instructor
  The Swim Instructor course prepares Instructors for teaching and Evaluating candidates participating in the Swim for Life® and Candian Swim Patrol programs.
  
  Prerequisites: minimum 15 years old and Bronze Cross
• 6. National Lifeguard
  The primary role of the NLS lifeguard is the prevention of emergency situations and the timely and effective resolution of emergencies. The NLS certification prepares lifeguards to fulfill this role as professional facilitators of safe, enjoyable aquatics. The NLS program develops the basic lifeguarding skills, principles and decision-making process to help lifeguards evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies. 
   
  Prerequisites: 16 years or older, Bronze Cross, and Intermediate First Aid certificate.
• 7.Lifesaving Instructor
  Lifesaving Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Canadian Swim patrol, Bronze Medals and Lifesaving Society CPR programs.
  Prerequisites: minimum 15 years old and Bronze Cross
• 8. Upcoming Courses