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Serving Sundre and surrounding communities with quality aquatics, fitness and recreation opportunities for all ages.
Steps to becoming a lifeguard...
The National Lifeguard program develops the basic lifeguarding skills, principles, and decision-making process to help lifeguards evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies.
The primary role of the National Lifeguard is the prevention of emergency situations and the timely and effective resolution of emergencies.
The National Lifeguard certification is backed by a full range of safety services provided by the Society that support the design and operation of safe aquatic facilities that lifeguards work in.
National Lifeguard certification is available in four options - Pool, Waterpark, Waterfront, and Surf.
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Bronze Medallion
Develops foundational lifesaving skills, including judgment, fitness, rescue techniques and decision- making for emergencies in and around the water. Bronze Medallion prepares candidates for further lifesaving training and is a prerequisite for Bronze Cross.
Prerequisite(s): Bronze Star (need not be current) or minimum of 13 years of age at the time of the exam, current CPR-C
Delivery Method(s): In-Person
Certification Currency: 2 years from the date of certification.
Recertification: Attend a Bronze Medallion recertification exam.
Bronze Cross
Builds on Bronze Medallion skills and introduces more advanced lifesaving techniques, teamwork and emergency response. Bronze Cross prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards and is a prerequisite for National Lifeguard and Lifesaving Society instructor programs.
Prerequisite(s): Bronze Medallion (need not be current), current Alberta workplace approved Intermediate First Aid.
Delivery Method(s): In-Person
Certification Currency: 2 years from the date of certification.
Recertification: Attend a Bronze Cross recertification exam.
National Lifeguard
National Lifeguard Pool develops the skills and knowledge required for effective lifeguard supervision, accident prevention and emergency response in a pool environment.
Prerequisite(s): Bronze Cross (need not be current), current AB workplace approved Intermediate First Aid, and minimum 15 years of age at the time of the exam.
Recommended: Aquatic Emergency Care
Delivery Method(s): In-Person
Certification Currency: 2 years from the date of certification
Recertification: Attend a National Lifeguard Pool recertification exam.
Steps to becoming an instructor...
The Lifesaving Society offers two instructor certifications for those interested in teaching swimming and/or lifesaving programs: Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor. Each certification prepares instructors to teach different Lifesaving Society programs. Explore the options below to find the certification that fits your goals.
Link for courses below!
Swim Instructor
Swim Instructors are certified to teach and evaluate candidates in all levels of the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol programs.
Prerequisite(s): 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross certification (need not be current).
Delivery Method(s): In-Person
Certification Currency: 2 years from the date of certification.
Recertification: May be done online.
Lifesaving Instructor
Lifesaving Instructors are certified to teach and evaluate Lifesaving Society programs including Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross.
Prerequisit(s): 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross certification (need not be current)
Deliivery Method(s): In-Person
Certification Currency: 2 years from date of certification.
Recertification: Online or in-person.
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