Bronze Star    
Bronze Star is the pre-Bronze Medallion training standard and excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. In Bronze Star, participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as individuals and in partners. They learn CPR and develop confidence and the lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard. Bronze Star is an official training program of the Lifesaving Society –Canada’s lifeguarding experts.

Bronze Medallion  (13 years and up or Bronze Star)
Bronze Medallion teaches lifesaving principles and water rescue education, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness. Participants are taught tows, carries, defenses and releases, and are prepared for challenging rescues of increasing risk. Lifesavers will also develop stroke efficiency and endurance.

Bronze Cross (14 years and up)
Pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in an aquatics facility. You will learn the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures and team work. Learn how to rescue a spinal-injured victim and a pulseless victim.

YMCA/LSS Instructor Certification (16 years and up)
Pre-requisite: Bronze Cross
If you’d like to become a swimming instructor, this is the program for you!

Learn the stroke mechanics, principles of teaching techniques and evaluation procedures.
YMCA and Lifesaving Society Instructor certification will be awarded upon successful completion.


National Lifeguard Service & Standard First Aid  (16 years and up)
Pre-requisite: Bronze Cross
The NLS is recognized as the standard measurement of lifeguard performance in Canada. NLS education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguard principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.

Aqua-fit Leader
Pre-requisite: Basic Fitness Theory (BFT)
Co-requisite: Group Fitness Leader (GFL)
This course will provide the information for participants to lead all types of aqua-fit and fitness classes. The course will include some sessions in the pool.