National Lifeguard – Pool

National Lifeguard certification is Canada’s professional lifeguard standard. This training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard’s role. It emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment. Candidates develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.

Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, a 50-meter sprint challenge, a 50-meter rescue drill, and a 400-meter endurance challenge. The program includes classroom and water activities. 100 % attendance and participation are required.

Completion Criteria:
• Attend and participate in 100 % of the course.
• Successfully demonstrate competency in required skills, activities, and final evaluation.

Pre-Course Requirements:
• 15 years of age by the first day of the course
• Bronze Cross
• Standard First Aid

Manuals Required for the Course (Available at the pool):
• Alert, Lifeguarding in Action – approximate cost $50.40
• National Lifeguard Award Guide – approximate cost $27.72

NLS Awards will be mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years.

Prerequisites Required by 1st Day of Class:

-15 years old

-Bronze Cross (does not need to be current) by first day of course

-Standard First Aid and CPR C (does not need to be current) by first day of course.
(Emergency First Aid/ Basic First Aid is NOT acceptable)

*Note: The required Standard First Aid must be listed in The Public Health Act – Swimming Pools and other Water Recreational facilities: Section 12(c)

The program includes classroom and water activities – 100% attendance and participation are required
* Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50-meter sprint challenge, 50-meter rescue drill, and 400-meter endurance challenge.

The following items must be purchased in order to participate
-National Lifeguard Award Guide (Available for purchase at the pool)
-Alert Manual (Available for purchase at the pool)
• 1 CPR pocket mask with a 1-way valve
• 1 whistle (recommended Fox 40)
• 6 pairs of latex-free gloves
• 2 roller gauzes
• 5 triangular bandages
• 10 gauze pads
• 1 golf pencil
• 1 silver mylar blanket.

You may choose to purchase a leadership kit ($37.96) containing these supplies at this facility or alternatively, you may purchase them on your own.

Please bring multiple towels, snacks and changes of clothes.