Instructor Trainer Instructor Trainers play an essential role in developing leadership and maintaining the quality of Lifesaving Society programs. Their expertise allows them to train, mentor, and evaluate future instructors while contributing to the development of the next generation of professionals in swimming, lifesaving, aquatic supervision, and first aid. The course develops the skills needed to train instructors, supervise their learning, and evaluate their achievement of the competencies required by the …
National Lifeguard Instructor The National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI) course prepares instructors to teach and evaluate National Lifeguard courses. It provides an in-depth understanding of the principles underlying the program and helps instructors develop teaching approaches suited to training future lifeguards. The pathway includes a core course followed by a teaching internship in the selected option. Instructors can then obtain additional specializations based on the National Lifeguard certifications they hold and the …
Lifesaving Instructor The Lifesaving Instructor course provides participants with the skills to share their experience and knowledge while preparing future lifeguards for the different stages of their training journey. Candidates develop the teaching skills needed to teach and evaluate lifesaving techniques, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the various skills included in the Lifesaving Society’s lifesaving programs. What Can You Teach with This Certification? Once certified, Lifesaving …
National Lifeguard The National Lifeguard (NL) certification is Canada's recognized standard for aquatic supervision and lifesaving. Recognized across Canada, it prepares participants to work as lifeguards in various aquatic environments. The course provides an in-depth understanding of prevention and supervision principles, strengthens judgment and decision-making skills, and develops the techniques needed to respond effectively to emergency situations. Four options allow participants to specialize according to …
Bronze levels Niveaux bronze Pool Attendant Bronze Star Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross Develop Your Lifesaving Skills Lifesaving courses allow participants to progressively develop the knowledge, skills, judgment, and physical fitness needed to prevent incidents and respond effectively to emergency situations. From introductory training to taking on initial responsibilities in aquatic supervision, each course provides an opportunity to acquire new skills and progress according to age, experience, and personal …
Swim Patrol The three levels of the Swim Patrol program allow young people to continue developing their swimming skills while gradually discovering the fundamentals of lifesaving, first aid, and aquatic supervision. Through a variety of challenges, participants improve their swimming techniques, endurance, physical fitness, and lifesaving judgment. The activities also help develop practical first aid and lifesaving skills while reinforcing Water Smart® behaviours. The program provides an excellent …
The Events The Events Surf Individual Events Relays and Team Events Pool Individual Events Relays and Team Events Surf Events Individual Events Beach Run A beach run over a distance of 500 m, 1,000 m, 1,500 m, or 2,000 m. Beach Sprint A 90 m sprint on the beach. Beach Flags Starting from a prone position, competitors must get to their feet and sprint 20 m to retrieve a beach flag. Run-Swim-Run Competitors must run 100 m, swim 100 m or 300 m, and then run an additional 100 m. Surf Swim Competitors must …