Frequently Asked Questions
How old must I be to become a lifeguard?
Even if you need to be only 16 years old when you take a National Lifeguard course, the Règlement sur la sécurité dans les bains publics (Code de sécurité - chapitre 9 - lieux de baignade)requires lifeguards to be at least 17 years old and to hold a National Lifeguard award that is no more than 2 years old.
You can also become assistant-lifeguard at 15 years old if you have a Bronze Cross award.
What material do I need for the National Lifeguard course?
- Alert: Lifeguarding in action
- Canadian Lifesaving Manual
- Canadian First Aid Manual
- Pocket mask
- Gloves
- Whistle