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
•
Bronze Cross
•
Standard First Aid
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):
•
Alert, Lifeguarding in Action
•
National Lifeguard Award Guide
NLS Awards will be mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving
Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years.
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Nation 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 first day of the
course • Bronze Cross • Standard First Aid Award
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool): • Alert,
Lifeguarding in Action • National Lifeguard Award Guide
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.
DATES & TIMES OF COURSE: Sundays: 10:00am-5:00pmMondays:
8:00am-5:00pmTuesdays: 8:00am-5:00pm
Secondary Category
Lifeguarding
Location
PAP - Boardroom - Main Floor at Pan Am Pool
meets at PAP - Poseidon Room - 3rd Floor on Dec 28, 2025
meets at PAP - Poseidon Room - 3rd Floor on Dec 29, 2025
meets at PAP - Poseidon Room - 3rd Floor on Dec 30, 2025
Instructor
Jon Sorokowski
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December 21 - 30, 2025
Sunday
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