Rescue - Become a 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.
Rescue Camp - Summer
This camp allows anyone with a passion for swimming and lifesaving to train intensively. Description, cost and details-
Registration
If you already have a Bookking account with the recreation department:
If you do not have an account
You would like to become a member of the Sports and Recreation Plan:
For a training course that is not on the schedule
To be contacted FOR THE LIFE GUARD COURSE:
- Please send an email to the following address:
- [email protected]
- 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
- [email protected]
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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 9pmFree
Bronze Cross
- Must be aged 13 and over at the time of the exam
- Have passed bronze medal
AQU2526011302QI
Saturday
Wednesday
May 3, 10 & 17
10am to 5pm
April 30, May 7 & 14
5:30pm to 8:30pmFree
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
AQU2425011302QO
Wednesday
Feb. 12 & 26
March 12
5h30pm to 9h30pm
Saturday
Feb. 22, March 15 & 22*
11am to 4:30pm*
Exam March 22nd.
Moved to March 30, if snow storm or otherFree
National Lifeguard, pool - Group 2
- Be 15 years old at the time of the exam
- Bronze Cross and General First Aid
- First Aid certificate
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National, Lifeguard, Waterfront
On Demand
Offered during summer only
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REQUALIFICATION Lifeguard
National lifeguard certification, pool
AQU2425011302QU Saturday
March 1st8am to 12:30pm
First Aid General
AQU2425011302QL
Online begins Jan. 27
In person:
Saturday Feb. 8,
10am to 3pm125$
or FREE**
(see details)** First general training free of charge if you have your medal or bronze cross certificate
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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.
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Trainings Descriptions
For a description of the training courses, consult the Lifesaving Society website according to the appropriate tab:
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First Aid Training
For information on general first aid training, full details can be found in the "First Aid" section
