National Lifeguard - Pool
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.
National Lifeguard is Canada's only nationally recognized lifeguard certification program and is a legal certificate for lifeguarding throughout the country. It is the only lifeguard certificate recognized by the province of Ontario for lifeguarding public swimming pools.
Prerequisites: minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid (need not be current) from one of: Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Ski Patrol.
National Lifeguard certification is current for 2 years and is recertified by completing a National Lifeguard recertification exam
National Lifeguard - Waterfront
The National Lifeguard Waterfront certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by waterfront lifeguards. The National Lifeguard Waterfront course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes that will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in waterfront environments.
Private Lifeguard Services
Do you need lifeguards for your events? If you are planning a birthday party, family get together, company event or any other type of events that require the use of a pool, lake or any other type of waterfront, keep your guest safe by hiring your own private lifeguards. We bring all the equipment needed. Contact us and we will help you arrange lifeguards.