Lifesaving, Leadership and First Aid

Ages 10 to 12 years

Get a head start by taking Bronze Star. This program is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion by working on swimming skills, physical fitness and rescues.

Register for Bronze Star

Prerequisite: Ages 13 years + or completed Bronze Star

This is a prerequisite for all advanced lifesaving programs. Physical fitness, decision making and judgement skills are developed in order to prepare candidates for rescues of greater risk. Provides knowledge and skills to care for the ABCs of life. Exam on the 11th week of class. Certification fee included. Materials extra.

Register for Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid

Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
This is a prerequisite for Clarington's Assistant Lifeguard positions, all advanced instructor programs and for NLS. Focus on principles of emergency procedures, deep water spinal injury management, teamwork and use of special equipment. Exam on the 11th week of class. Certification fee included.

Register for Bronze Cross

This course is for both the general public and all NL candidates.

Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR level C (adult, child, infant, two rescuer). This Lifesaving Society first aid program is recognized by Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Materials and certification fee included.

Register for Standard First Aid and CPR C

Prerequisites: Age 15 years, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid

This NLS certification is the industry-accepted standard for lifeguards in Canada. Training provided in this course is designed to develop the basic lifeguarding skills, principles and decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard in evaluating and adapting to different aquatic facilities and emergencies. Candidates work in a team environment allowing them to develop leadership and communication skills. Physical fitness is a basic component of the program. Standard First Aid prerequisite must be from Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross or St. Johns Ambulance. No exceptions. Materials and certification fee included.

Register for National Lifeguard

Prerequisites: Age 16 years, Bronze Cross

Upon completing this program, candidates will be able to instruct the awards of the Lifesaving program (Canadian Swim Patrol program, Bronze Medal Awards, Wading Pool Attendant, Lifesaving Fitness and Distinction). Materials and certification fee included.

Register for Lifesaving Society Instructor

The wet interview is the first step of our hiring process. Come prepared to demonstrate a wide variety of skills you learned in your lifeguarding and leadership courses.

During the wet interview, we will evaluate your CPR, spinal injury management, instructional skills and other National Lifeguard skills.

Things to know about the wet interview:

• Wet interviews typically last three hours.
• It’s an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, judgement and emergency response skills.
• After you apply, check your email regularly for information about your interview.
• Practising your physical skills before the interview will assist you in being successful.

What to bring to the interview:

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Whistle
• Current qualifications

Once you successfully pass the wet interview, you will be invited to a dry interview. This is our opportunity to learn more about you and the strengths you can bring to our team.

Things to know about the dry interview:

• Dry interviews typically last 20 to 30 minutes.
• Preparing for interview questions ahead of time will assist you on the day of the interview. Come prepared to speak about your experience, accomplishments, and examples of when you demonstrated job-related skills.

Bring in your qualifications to the dry interview.