Leadership & First Aid Courses

We offer Aquatic Leadership courses to help you develop strong leadership skills that will last a lifetime, including:
• Physical Fitness
• Teamwork, Problem Solving
• Improved Self Confidence
• Communication Skills

Please note: All Registered Program fees include a $5 program access card fee

Members save 15% on programs!

BRONZE STAR - 12 classes

An excellent preparation course for Bronze Medallion. Participants will develop their lifesaving and problem-solving skills through first aid and rescue scenarios. 100% attendance is required.

Pre-requisites: 10 years of age, Star Patrol

Tuesdays Jan 7 - Mar 24 7:30pm - 8:30pm Price: $105.00

BRONZE MEDALLION + EMERGENCY FIRST AID WITH CPR-B - 12 classes

Bronze Medallion focuses on lifesaving principles developed through judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers will learn to recognize a variety of aquatic and first aid emergencies and will be introduced to safe rescue techniques.

Pre-requisites: 13 years of age OR Bronze Star

Sundays Jan 12 - Mar 29 10:30am - 2:00pm Price: $239.00

A current copy of the Canadian Lifesaving Manual ($__.00) and Canadian First Aid Manual ($60.00) are required for this course and can be purchased at the Sales Centre

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BRONZE CROSS + EMERGENCY FIRST AID WITH CPR-B - 12 classes

A more advanced training course involving an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities where rescuers will continue to build on lifesaving skills and techniques. Bronze Cross is recognized as an assistant lifeguard certificate in Ontario and is a pre-requisite for all advanced aquatic training programs.

Pre-requisites: Bronze Medallion

Sundays Jan 12 - Mar 29 10:30am - 2:00pm Price: $239.00

A current copy of the Canadian Lifesaving Manual  and Canadian First Aid Manual ($60.00) are required for this course and can be purchased at the Sales Centre.

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION - 6-11 classes

National Lifeguard Service is Canada’s only nationally recognized lifeguard certification. Candidates will be trained to supervise swimmers, prevent accidents and respond to first aid and aquatic incidents and emergencies in a team environment. A physically demanding course with significant theory work.

Pre-requisites: 16 years of age, Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid with CPR-C.

Sundays Jan 12 - Mar 29 9:00am - 1:00pm Price: $310.75

Friday Mar 13 & 20 5:00pm - 9:00pm Price: $310.75

Saturday Mar 14 & 21 9:00pm - 5:00pm (March Break)

Sunday Mar 15 & 22 9:00pm - 5:00pm

A current copy of the Lifeguarding in Action Manual ($60.00) is required for this course and can be purchased at the Sales Centre.

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION - 1 class

The National Lifeguard recertification exam gives lifeguards the opportunity to demonstrate their National Lifeguard skills and recertify their award. Please bring proof of pre-requisite certifications to the course.

Pre-requisites: National Lifeguard Certification, Standard First Aid with CPR-C

Sunday March 22 3:30pm - 5:00pm Price: $141.25 Sunday March 29 11:30am - 1:00pm Price: $141.25

LIFESAVING SOCIETY SWIM INSTRUCTOR  - 3 classes

The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.

Pre-Requisites: 16 years of age, Bronze Cross Certification.

Friday February 14 - 16 5:00pm - 9:00pm Price: $282.50

Sat & Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm

A current copy of the Lifesaving Swim Instructor Pack ($65.00) is required for this course and can be purchased at the Sales Centre.

LIFESAVING SOCIETY INSTRUCTOR - 3 classes

The Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach leadership courses such as Rookie Ranger, Star Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Cross. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.

Pre-Requisites: 16 years of age, Bronze Cross Certification.

Friday March 13 - 15 5:00pm - 9:00pm Price: $282.50

Sat & Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm

A current copy of the Lifesaving Instructor Pack ($65.00) is required for this course and can be purchased at the Sales Centre.

STANDARD FIRST AID WITH CPR-C + AED - 2 classes

Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training in all facets of first aid and CPR. This course provides an in-depth understanding of first aid and treatment for medical emergencies such as: heat and cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns and spinal injuries. Provides knowledge of how the heart works and what goes wrong when defibrillation is required. This course covers: when and how to operate an AED; AED maintenance; data management and the reporting protocols required after an incident in which an AED unit is used.

Saturday Feb 22 - 23 9:00am - 5:00pm  Price: $169.50 

Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday April 25 - 26 9:00am - 5:00pm  Price: $169.50

Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm

A current copy of the Canadian First Aid Manual ($60.00) is required for this course and can be purchased at the Sales Centre.

STANDARD FIRST AID WITH CPR-C + AED RECERTIFICATION 1 class

Equivalent to: St. John’s Ambulance and Red Cross Certifications. Original Standard First Aid award holders may re-certify their original SFA certification only once after taking a full Standard First Aid course. Once certification expires, candidates must retake the full course. Individuals may only take a recertification course not more than three years from the original certification date of issue and it must be with the same agency that certified them originally.

Sunday February 23 9:00am - 5:00pm Price: $107.35

Sunday April 26 9:00am - 5:00pm Price: $107.35

A current copy of the Canadian First Aid Manual ($60.00) is required for this course and can be purchased at the Sales Centre.