National Lifeguard certification is Canada's professional
lifeguard standard and is designed for lifesavers who wish to
obtain a responsible job and leadership experience. Successful
candidates are certified by the Lifesaving Society - Canada's
lifeguarding experts.
National Lifeguard - Pool certification is
designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge,
skills and fitness required by lifeguards. The National Lifeguard
course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and
practices, and the decision-making processes that will assist the
lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool
environments.
Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years of age. Bronze Cross
certification and Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid (need not be
current) or SFA from one of
these approved agencies.

Instruction and certification: Current National
Lifeguard Instructors teach and evaluate most items, but only
National Lifeguard Examiners may certify candidates. The Lifesaving
Society deems its certifications to be "current" for 24 months from
the certification date.
Candidate recognition: National Lifeguard
crest, certification card.
Required reference material:
Alert.
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.
The National Lifeguard training program is designed for
lifesavers who wish to obtain a responsible job and leadership
experience. Successful candidates are certified by the Lifesaving
Society - Canada's lifeguarding experts.
Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years of age. Bronze Cross
certification and Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid (need not be
current) or from one of
these approved agencies.