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National Lifeguard

Friday, August 22, 2025 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Address:

275 Alder Street
Orangeville, Ontario
L9W 5H6
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Event Details:

The Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (Pool Option) certification 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 metre sprint challenge, 50 metre rescue drill and 400 metre endurance challenge. Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years of age by the end of the course. Bronze Cross certification and Standard First Aid certification (need not be current) from one of these approved agencies: Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross, or Canadian Ski Patrol. Required Materials: Alert Lifeguard in Action manual and a Lifeguard Essentials Kit (will be charged at the time of registration). Candidates should bring their Canadian Lifesaving Manual and First Aid Manual for reference throughout the course.