Description
National Lifeguard - Pool
Pre-Requisite: Minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross Award (need not be current), Standard First Aid/CPR-C Award or Aquatic Emergency Care/CPR-C Award
**Only the following four organizations' Standard First Aid/CPR C awards will be recognized as a prerequisite: 1) Lifesaving Society 2) Canadian Red Cross 3) Canadian Ski Patrol or 4) St. John Ambulance
National Lifeguard certification is Canada’s professional lifeguard standard. National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard’s role. National Lifeguard training emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment. Candidates develop teamwork, leadership and communication skills. Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50 m sprint challenge, 50 m rescue drill and 400 m endurance challenge.