Rescue - Become a Lifeguard

The aquatic continuum to become a lifeguard includes four training courses: bronze medal, bronze cross, general first aid and national lifeguard.

These various training courses will enable you to become a lifeguard and be considered, in Quebec, as an assistant lifeguard from the age of 15 and as a lifeguard from the age of 17.

Registration
If you already have a Bookking account with the recreation department:
- Register online
If you do not have an account
- Open an account
You would like to become a member of the Sports and Recreation Plan:
- Become a member
For a training course that is not on the schedule
- Mention your interest
To be contacted FOR THE LIFE GUARD COURSE:
- Please send an email to the following address:
- aquatiquevalcartier@sbmfc.com
- with the name of the person to register, their level and your contact details
For any additional information, you can reach us at:
- 418-844-5000 #8080
- aquatiquevalcartier@sbmfc.com

Courses, dates and rates

Trainings	PREREQUISITES	Code	DATES	Rates
Bronze Medallion	- Must be 13+ at time of exam. - Junior 10 or equivalent 12 years old if Bronze Star passed	AQU24526011302QH	Saturday April 12 & 26 10am to 5pm Wednesday April 16 & 23 5:30pm to 9pm	Free
Bronze Cross	- Must be aged 13 and over at the time of the exam - Have passed bronze medal	AQU2526011302QI	Saturday May 3, 10 & 17 10am to 5pm Wednesday April 30, May 7 & 14 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Free
National Lifeguard pool - Group 1	- Must be at least 15 years old at the time of the exam - Have Bronze Cross and General First Aid certification	AQU2526011302QO	Wednesday May 21, 2025 5h30pm to 9h30pm Friday May 30 & June 6, 2025 5:30pm to 9:30pm Saturday May 24, 31 & June 7, 2025 8:30am to 2pm Exam Sunday June 8 2025 8:30am to 12:30pm	Free
National Lifeguard, pool - Group 2	- Be 15 years old at the time of the exam - Bronze Cross and General First Aid - First Aid certificate	-	-	^-
National, Lifeguard, Waterfront		On Demand	Offered during summer only	-
REQUALIFICATION Lifeguard	National lifeguard certification, pool	AQU2425011302QU	Saturday March 1st 8am to 12:30pm
First Aid General		AQU2526011302QL	Online begins April 25, 2025 In person: Saturday May 10, 2025 3pm to 8pm	125$ or FREE** (see details)

** First general training free of charge if you have your medal or bronze cross certificate

Free Programs

The free programs are made possible by financial assistance from the Quebec government. This assistance began in 2022 and is renewed again this year in 2024. This assistance enables us to cover the costs of courses and training manuals. Depending on the course, other fees may be required if they are not included in the financial assistance conditions.

For more information, visit the Lifesaving Society website HERE.

These various training courses will enable you to become a lifeguard and be considered, in Quebec, as an assistant lifeguard from the age of 15 and as a lifeguard from the age of 17.
Trainings Descriptions
First Aid Training

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If you already have a Bookking account with the recreation department:

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