The National Lifeguard award is a national performance standard and the only award recognized throughout Canada that allows its holder to work as a lifeguard anywhere in the country. The course has been developed to better understand lifeguarding principles and develop good judgment and a responsible attitude regarding the lifeguard’s responsibilities in an aquatic facility. You can specialize in the following four options: pool, waterpark, waterfront and surf.

HOLDERS OF A NATIONAL LIFEGUARD AWARD ARE ENTITLED TO WORK AS LIFEGUARDS AS SOON AS THEY REACH 15 YEARS OLD.

POOL

Having a National Lifeguard – Pool award allows you to assume a lot more responsibilities when supervising an installation. This means you will have a lot more choice when choosing where to work. This option is the one chosen by most lifeguards.

MINIMUM TIME REQUIRED

• 40 hours for the pool option (excluding final evaluation)

PREREQUISITES

• To be at least 15 years old at the final evaluation
• To hold a Bronze Cross award
• To hold a Standard First Aid/AED or an Aquatic Emergency Care/AED award

AWARD VALIDITY

• Valid for 2 years if used as work permit

NEXT LEVEL

• Lifesaving instructor
• Waterpark
• waterfront
• surf

Online registration