Leadership Courses
Lifesaving Society
Lifesaving Fitness
Introduction to Water Rescue & Fitness Training
Lifesaving Fitness is divided into three levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold. These awards focus on importance and improvement of physical fitness in lifesaving. Participants learn how to measure, monitor, and maintain personal physical fitness for lifesaving emergencies.
Course content includes how to evaluate and improve strength, endurance, physical activity, intensity of activity. In addition, participants learn rescue tows, rescue breathing, object removal, and to improve their supportive kick and endurance.
▪ Prereq’s: 30 years of age (or younger) or medical approval.
▪ Can be scheduled as private or group classes.
Lifesaving Society
Lifesaving Society Bronze Awards
Water Rescue Training
Bronze Star
This course focuses on swimming proficiency, lifesaving skills, and personal fitness. The endurance swim is 400 meters.
▪ Prereq’s: Ability to swim (Swim Patrol recommended).
▪ Ages 8 to 12 years old.
Bronze Medallion
This course focuses on lifesaving principles of water rescue education: judgment, fitness, knowledge, and skill. The timed endurance swim is 400 meters in 12 minutes or less.
▪ Prereq’s: Bronze Star or 13 years old.
▪ Required: Canadian Lifesaving Manual and barrier devices.
Bronze Cross
This course includes assistant lifeguarding skills and a timed distance swim of 400 meters in 11 minutes or less.
Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced aquatic training programs, including National Lifeguard and Lifesaving Instructor.
▪ Prereq’s: Bronze Medallion.
▪ Required: Canadian Lifesaving Manual and barrier devices.
Lifesaving Society
Instructor Courses
Swim, Lifesaving & First Aid Instructor
Swim for Life Instructor
Swim For Life Instructors teach and evaluate the Swim for Life Program and Swim Patrol. This course introduces principles of teaching and learning, how to plan effective lessons, the many evaluation methods, and much, much more.
▪ Prereq’s: 15 years of age by end of the course and Bronze Cross (need not be current)
▪ Required: Swim for Life Instructor Kit
Lifesaving Instructor
Lifesaving Instructors teach and evaluate the Canadian Lifesaving Program, including the Swim Patrol and Bronze Medal Awards. In a Lifesaving Instructor course, you learn the principles of teaching and learning, how to plan effective lessons, the many evaluation methods, and much, much more.
▪ Prereq’s: 15 years of age by end of the course and Bronze Cross (need not be current)
▪ Required: Lifesaving Instructor Kit
▪ Recommended Swim for Life Instructor
First Aid Instructor
First Aid Instructors teach and evaluate the First Aid & CPR programs. In a First Aid Instructor course, you learn the principles of teaching and learning, how to plan effective lessons, the many evaluation methods, and much, much more.
▪ Prereq’s: 16 years of age by end of the course and Standard First Aid – need not be current
▪ Required: First Aid Instructor Kit
Online Leadership Courses
Online courses are delivered via Zoom or other video conferencing software.
Lifesaving Society Be Water Smart!
This course provides an introduction to the world of lifesaving, with a sharp focus on how to be safe in and around the water. Participants learn important skills such as what to do if someone needs help in the water, self safety, and how to call 911 (and so much more!). This is a great option and opportunity for those who plan to be in or near the water this summer, whether its the beach, the lake, or a backyard pool or for those who want to learn more about lifesaving!
This course was created with the help of the Lifesaving Society, with the hope that it helps you and your loved ones be safe in and around the water. This is a virtual course and is delivered via Zoom or other video conferencing software.
Red Cross Babysitting Course
The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course is designed for youth aged 11 to 15 years old. This course is taught virtually via Zoom. Each class includes a combination of interactive discussion, games, videos, and hands-on learning. This course covers topics such as how to care for children of all ages, leadership skills, creating safe environments, accident prevention, and basic first aid skills.
