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The Lifesaving Society is Canada’s lifeguarding expert. We are a national charitable organization working to prevent drowning and water-related injuries. Our programs – including National Lifeguard, the professional lifeguard standard – are offered by our affiliate members throughout Manitoba. To register for a course, please contact the affiliate directly.
Lifesaving
You've learned to swim. Now you're ready to learn to survive and to save others. The Canadian Lifesaving Program teaches self-rescue, first aid, and rescue skills to give rescuers confidence should an emergency arise. Bronze Cross prepares candidates to become assistant lifeguards. The Canadian Lifesaving Program: Skills that are good for life. Learn More
Bronze Star
Courses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
Bronze Medallion
Prerequisite: 13-years-old or Bronze StarCourses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
8 April 2023 to 27 May 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Saturday, April 8, 2023 to Saturday, May 27, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM - 1 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
The course will be held on Saturdays between April 8 and May 27, 2023.
8 April 2023 to 10 June 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Dates: Saturday, April 8, 2023 to Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: Saturdays 10:00 AM - Noon
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
3 July 2023 to 7 July 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Monday, July 3, 2023 to Friday, July 7, 2023
Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
17 July 2023 to 21 July 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Dates: Monday, July 17, 2023 to Friday, July 21, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
14 August 2023 to 18 August 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Dates: Monday, August 14, 2023 to Friday, August 18, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
28 September 2023 to 16 November 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Thursday, September 28, 2023 to Thursday, November 16, 2023
Time: 5 PM - 7:30 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
The course will be held Thursday evenings from 5pm - 7:30pm between September 28 and November 16, 2023
Bronze Cross
Prerequisite: Bronze MedallionCourses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
8 April 2023 to 10 June 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Dates: Saturday, April 8, 2023 to Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: Saturdays 9:30 AM - Noon
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
10 July 2023 to 14 July 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Monday, July 10, 2023 to Friday, July 14, 2023
Time: 9 AM - 1:30 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
24 July 2023 to 28 July 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Dates: Monday, July 24, 2023 to Friday, July 28, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
21 August 2023 to 25 August 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Dates: Monday, August 21, 2023 to Friday, August 25, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
23 September 2023 to 18 November 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Saturday, September 23, 2023 to Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
The course will be held on Saturdays from 10 am - 1 pm between September 23 and November 18.
Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Distinction
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
Prerequisite: 13-years-old or Bronze Star- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Bronze Medallion Review and Exam
17 June 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
4 August 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Friday, August 4, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
Bronze Cross Review and Exam
17 June 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
26 August 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
Bronze Cross Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Lifeguarding
As Canada's professional lifeguard standard, National Lifeguard trains lifeguards to prevent and respond to emergency situations. National Lifeguards must have good physical fitness to meet the physical standards. They must also have superb first aid skills, learned in their Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care classes. National Lifeguard has prepared rescue-ready lifeguards in Canada for over 50 years. Learn More
National Lifeguard Pool
Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid & CPR-C* or Aquatic Emergency Care & CPR-C, 15-years-oldCourses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
4 April 2023 to 6 June 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Dates: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 to Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Time: 4:30 - 8:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
6 April 2023 to 15 June 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Thursday, April 6, 2023 to Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: 4:30 PM - 9 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
The course will be held on Thursday evenings from 4:30pm - 9pm between April 6 and June 15.
4 July 2023 to 14 July 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Dates: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 to Friday, July 14, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
National Lifeguard Waterfront
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National Lifeguard Pool, Aquatic Emergency Care & CPR-C
Prerequisites: Bronze Cross and 15-years-old- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
National Lifeguard Pool, Standard First Aid & CPR-C
Prerequisites: Bronze Cross and 15-years-old- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
National Lifeguard Pool Recertification
Courses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
28 April 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
Time: 4:30 - 8:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
15 May 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Monday, May 15, 2023
Time: 4:30 - 8:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
11 June 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
17 July 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
2 August 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
18 August 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Friday, August 18, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
Leadership
Leadership Programs prepare candidates to teach and evaluate the Lifesaving Society's training programs. Learn More
Swim for Life Instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 15-years-old4 April 2023 to 23 May 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 to Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
The course will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5pm - 8pm between April 4 and May 23.
4 April 2023 to 9 May 2023 - City of Winnipeg - Bonivital Pool
Dates: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 to Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
Tuesday evenings from 4:30 PM - 9 PM
6 April 2023 to 11 May 2023 - City of Winnipeg - Bonivital Pool
Dates: Thursday, April 6, 2023 to Thursday, May 11, 2023
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
Thursdays evenings from 4:30 PM - 9 PM
20 April 2023 to 13 May 2023 - Aquapulse (Brandon, MB)
Dates: Thursday, April 20, 2023 to Saturday, May 13, 2023
Contact: Please e-mail · aquapulsebrandon@gmail.com
The online portions of the course will be held on Thursdays, April 20, 2023 and May 4, 2023 from 6:30pm -10:30pm. The in-person portion of the course will be held on Saturdays April 29 and May 13, 2023 from 12pm - 6pm at the Brandon Sportsplex.
Practice Teaching Days will be on Sundays May 14, 21, and 28. Students need only attend one practice teaching day. Times TBD.
26 September 2023 to 14 November 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 to Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
The course will be held don Tuesdays from 5pm - 8pm between September 26 and November 14.
Lifesaving Instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 15-years-old8 April 2023 to 16 April 2023 - City of Winnipeg - Bonivital Pool
Dates: Saturday, April 8, 2023 to Sunday, April 16, 2023
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
The course times are as follows:
April 8 from 10 am - 5 pm
April 9 from 9 am - 4 pm
April 15 and 16 from 10 am - 5 pm
Swim for Life & Lifesaving Instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 15-years-oldCourses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
14 August 2023 to 24 August 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Dates: Monday, August 14, 2023 to Thursday, August 24, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
First Aid Instructor
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Lifesaving & First Aid Instructor
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Swim for Life Instructor Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Lifesaving Instructor Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Swim for Life & Lifesaving Instructor Recertification
Courses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
22 April 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
20 May 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
15 July 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
5 August 2023 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
First Aid Instructor Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
National Lifeguard & Aquatic Emergency Care Instructor
22 April 2023 to 30 April 2023 - Lifesaving Society - Manitoba Branch
Dates: Saturday, April 22, 2023 to Sunday, April 30, 2023
Time: 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Contact: 204-956-2124 · www.lifesaving.mb.ca · kplett@lifesaving.mb.ca
Dates: April 22, 23, 29, 30 2023. Last day to register April 6, 2023
Register at lifeguardshop.ca: https://lifeguardshop.ca/products/national-lifeguard-instructor-course
Trainer Course
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
National Lifeguard Instructor & Trainer Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
First Aid & CPR
The Lifesaving Society's First Aid & CPR programs are recognized by Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health. Emergency First Aid and Standard First Aid certifications are valid for three years. Aquatic Emergency Care is valid for two years. Learn More
CPR-C
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CPR for Health Care Providers (HCP)
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Emergency First Aid & CPR-C
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Standard First Aid & CPR-C
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
CPR-C Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Emergency First Aid & CPR-C Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Standard First Aid & CPR-C Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Boat Operator Accredited Training
The Lifesaving Society is accredited by Transport Canada to deliver boating safety courses and administer tests for the issuance of Pleasure Craft Operator Cards, including replacement cards, under the Competency of Operators or Pleasure Craft Regulations. We offer both the full course, which includes writing the exam, and the option to challenge the exam. Learn More
Pleasure Craft Operator (PCO) Card Exam
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Boat Operator Accredited Training Course & Exam
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Can't find the course you're looking for? Contact your local swimming pool or recreation department.
* Important Note about the Standard First Aid Prerequisite: The required Standard First Aid must be listed in the Manitoba Public Health Act P210: Swimming Pools and Other Water Recreational Facilities Regulation M.R. 68/2015: Lifesaving Standard First Aid, Lifesaving Aquatic Emergency Care, Red Cross Standard First Aid, St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid, Criti-Care Standard First Aid, Safety Services Manitoba Standard First Aid, or Heart Beat Inc. Manitoba Standard First Aid.