National Lifeguard Pool (NL) - Winnipeg, MB 2025

Description 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 day of the exam • Bronze Cross • Standard First Aid *Note: The required Standard First Aid must be one listed in The Public Health Act – Swimming Pools and other Water Recreational facilities: Section 12(c) Manuals required for the course (available at the pool): • Alert, Lifeguarding in Action - approximate cost $47.25 • National Lifeguard Award Guide - approximate cost $27.30 NLS Awards will be mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years. ------------------------- National Lifeguard awards are mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society. Participants must give prerequisites to the instructor at the first class:• Proof of Age - 15 years of age by the day of the exam• Bronze Cross • Standard First Aid Award *Note: The required Standard First Aid must be one listed in The Public Health Act –Swimming Pools and other Water Recreational facilities: Section 12(c) Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):• Alert, Lifeguarding in Action - approximate cost $47.25 • National Lifeguard Award Guide - approximate cost $27.30 Next: Lifesaving Instructor Course and Swim for Life Instructor 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 are required in order to participate in this course: • 1 CPR pocket mask with a 1-way valve• 1 whistle (recommended Fox 40)These items may be purchased at this facility or acquired independently. XMAS CRASH COURSE SCHEDULE: Friday December 19th: 5:00-9:00PMSaturday December 20th: 8:00-5:00PMSunday December 21st: 9:00-5:00PM Monday December 22nd: 8:30-6:00PMTuesday December 23rd: 8:30-6:00PM Saturday December 27th: 8:00-5:00PM Secondary Category Lifeguarding Location PAP - Poseidon Room - 3rd Floor at Pan Am Pool Instructor Brian Derkach Event reminder LABEL_WCAG December 19 - 27, 2025 Sunday Add to calendar Ages 15-99 · Co-Ed Pan Am Pool 25 Poseidon Bay WINNIPEG, MB R3M 3E4 View Map Visit website skills [/skills] lifeguarding [/skills/lifeguarding]