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Recruiting qualified lifeguards and assistant lifeguards is essential to ensure proper supervision and safety at swimming areas. In Quebec, operators are responsible for ensuring that staff assigned to supervision duties hold the required and valid qualifications, in accordance with applicable regulations and the duties they perform. To support organizations in their recruitment efforts, the Lifesaving Society offers various ways to promote employment opportunities and reach qualified …

Deux fois par année, la Société de sauvetage envoie à ses membres un bulletin d’emploi qui présente uniquement des offres d’emploi exigeant un brevet de la Société de sauvetage et des offres de formation ou de services facilitant l’obtention d’un emploi dans le domaine du sauvetage. Ces bulletins sont envoyés à tous les membres de la Société de sauvetage détenant un brevet Sauveteur national – Piscine, Plage continentale, Plage océanique et Parc aquatique à jour ainsi qu’aux personnes …

Trouver un entraînement Remise en forme et endurance Vitesse et puissance Technique de nage Mannequin et remorquage Palmes et propulsion Obstacles et habiletés techniques   Entraînements en sauvetage sportif Cette section regroupe des entraînements conçus pour soutenir le développement des habiletés techniques et physiques propres au sauvetage sportif. Les séances proposées permettent de travailler différentes composantes de l’entraînement, comme la vitesse, l’endurance, les techniques de nage …

PDF Version During lifeguarding duty, the use of personal electronic devices (cell phone, iPad, Mp3 player, smartwatch,etc.) puts the lives of swimmers directly at risk. Reading and writing text messages, talking on a cell phone, playing, listening to music or surfing the Web are sources of distractions. Distractions are recognized as factors for drowning in a supervised environment. Statement of position Complete ban on the use of a personal electronic device when lifeguarding Considering that …

As a lifeguard, you know how crucial it is to keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date. There are many ways to do this: The first one is extremely important – and even mandatory: it is, of course, the recertification process, during which your lifeguarding skills and knowledge are put to the test. Regular training is also essential. It must focus on lifeguarding techniques, emergency procedures, first aid and, of course, fitness and the required physical skills. Did you know that joining a …

Appropriate swimwear should allow individuals to move freely and safely in the water while meeting hygiene and water quality requirements. Different types of clothing may be accepted, provided they are clean, suitable for swimming, and do not interfere with swimming abilities. Aquatic facilities remain responsible for establishing their own rules based on their environment and the associated risks.   What is appropriate swimwear? What types of swimwear may be accepted? Why these criteria? …

PDF Version Considering the fact that a safety supervisor should be alert and ready to rescue a victim, at all time when he is on duty: People responsible for pools and affiliate members must establish rules regarding  safety supervisors’ uniforms which take into consideration hazards related to carrying out rescues or to their specific duties. Keep in mind that a safety supervisor must be clearly identified in order to be easily and quickly located by the public when he is on duty.  He will …

PDF Version The Lifesaving Society wishes to advise lifeguards in the province of Quebec about everyone’s roles and responsibilities concerning water quality. The person responsible for the pool* must ensure a vigilant supervision of the parameters of bathing water quality in order to ensure bathers security and comfort.  The person responsible for the pool and the safety supervisors must be aware of the water quality parameters during opening hours in order to react properly if a …

PDF Version The Lifesaving Society wishes to advise lifeguards in the province of Quebec to comply with the following guidelines regarding their supervision duty. While supervising a body of water, lifeguards must carry their barrier devices at the waist (pocket mask and gloves). Upon seeing a motionless person under water a lifeguard should in every case intervene immediately or recover the victim. The minimum number of lifeguards required as defined in the Regulation respecting safety in …

PDF version The Lifesaving Society wishes to advise lifeguards in the province of Quebec of the following guidelines that must be respected concerning relations with mass media.   Guidelines The employer (pool operator, Municipality, etc.) has the responsibility to establish who will be given the interview. The lifeguard should direct the media to the already designated resource person or contact her directly to transmit the interview request. When the employer gives permission to a lifeguard …

For more than 20 years, the Lifesaving Society has drawn on its expertise to support owners and operators with pool design, beach development and aquatic safety management projects for swimming areas. As a leading expert in aquatic supervision in Canada, the Lifesaving Society establishes aquatic safety standards and is an essential partner in working toward a Quebec free from drowning and aquatic incidents. The Lifesaving Society’s range of aquatic safety management consulting services helps …

2025–2026 Nominees 2025-2026 Nomination Form Each year, the Lifesaving Society presents Sports Awards to athletes, coaches, officials and clubs that distinguished themselves during the latest lifesaving sport season. These awards recognize their excellence, commitment and contribution to the sport. The recipients will be announced at the Lifesaving Society’s Annual Forum Banquet on September 12. This year, the Sports Awards will recognize achievements from the 2025–2026 pool season only. The …