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 CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO WORK AS LIFEGUARDS AS SOON AS THEY REACH 15 YEARS OLD.

POOL

Having a National Lifeguard certification allows you to assume a lot more responsibilities when supervising. This means you will have a lot more options when choosing where to work.

MINIMUM TIME REQUIRED

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

PREREQUISITES

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

CERTIFICATE VALIDITY

• Valid for 2 years if used as work permit

NEXT LEVEL

• Lifesaving instructor
• Waterpark
• waterfront
• surf

Online registration