Develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.
Lifeguard Training Programs
Are you looking to become a Lifeguard? Being a lifeguard is the perfect summer position for those who enjoy being outdoors, staying active, and making a difference in the community. Not only will you gain valuable skills in water safety and first aid, but you'll also develop leadership, responsibility, and communication skills that can help in any career.
Bronze Medallion and Basic First Aid with CPR-C & AED
Bronze Medallion
Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.
Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).
Materials Required: Canadian Lifesaving Manual (Updated with the 2020 CPR Guidelines) and the Bronze Medallion Workbook
Basic First Aid and CPR-C with AED
Basic First Aid and CPR-C with AED training is an indispensable course that equips you with the essential skills to save lives in an emergency, whether at home or work.
Prerequisite: NA
Materials Required: Canadian First Aid Manual (updated with the 2025 CPR guidelines)
Course Notes
Basic First Aid and CPR-C with AED training is included at no additional cost with all Bronze Medallion registrations, subject to instructor availability and qualifications.
If First Aid training is being offered as part of your course, your will be advised during registration of any additional materials required.
All course materials required for Bronze Medallion and Basic First Aid with CPR-C & AED must be provided by the participant in advance and by ready for the first day of the course.
Bronze Medallion Course Materials Basic First Aid Course Materials
Begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and Basic First Aid with CPR-C & AED or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED
Course Materials: Canadian Lifesaving Manual (with 2020 CPR Guidelines) and Bronze Cross Workbook.
Course Notes
All course materials required for Bronze Cross must be provided by the participant in advance and by ready for the first day of the course.
National Lifeguard is a legal certificate for lifeguarding throughout the country and is recognized by the province of Ontario for lifeguarding public swimming pools.
Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross, and Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED.
Bronze Star- $230.00 + HST
Bronze Medallion and Basic First Aid with CPR-C and AED - $230.00 + HST
Bronze Cross- $ 230.00 + HST
Jr. Lifeguard Camp is for anyone who is interested in learning more about the duties, roles, and impacts that lifeguards have in a community. This day program introduces young adults to leadership skills and water skills through on land and in water activities such as games, relays, crafts and more.
Cost: $70.00
Date: Monday August 17-Friday August 21, 2026
Time: 8:30AM-10:30AM
Ages: 8-13
Location: Mildmay Carrick Swimming Pool
