Lifesaving, Leadership and First Aid

Learn the steps to becoming a lifeguard.

Learn the steps to becoming a swim instructor.

Take 20 per cent off any lifeguarding or leadership course if you've taken any swimming lesson, lifesaving or leadership course in Clarington within the past three years. 

Eligible courses include:

• Bronze Star
• Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid
• Bronze Cross
• National Lifeguard 
• Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

Register in a lifeguarding or leadership course now

If applicable, the Leadership Course Discount is applied automatically at check out. Does not include Standard First Aid. Age requirements and prerequisites apply. 

Becoming a lifeguard can be expensive for individuals and families facing financial challenges. That’s why we are seeking to make becoming a lifeguard easier for those in need. In partnership with Jumpstart, we are excited to offer Leadership Program Grants to cover registration costs for Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross for fall 2023.

All program prerequisites apply. For registration in Bronze Star, we recommend that you have completed Swimmer 7 or higher.

Apply for a Leadership Program Grant

About Jumpstart

Founded in 2005, Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities. Through their mission of enriching kids’ lives through sports and physical activity, Jumpstart provides opportunities for kids from families in financial need to participate in sports and activities. 

For fees and course dates, visit www.clarington.net/BeActive.

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. 

Emergency First Aid and CPR B vs. Standard First Aid and CPR C

Emergency First Aid is included as a part of the Bronze Medallion certification. Standard First Aid is a 16-hour comprehensive first aid certification offered as a stand-alone program. It is a prerequisite for National Lifeguard.

For more information, contact the Aquatic Programmer at 905-623-3379 ext. 2527.