COVID-19 Protocols:

A couple of things to put your mind at ease as you start to come back into the classroom setting:

LIFEGUARD COURSES:

Cleaning protocols have been increased
Equipment will be individualized as much as possible (mannequins, AED trainers, etc.)
Due to the nature of the Lifeguarding courses, there will be minimal contact required with other participants.
- For Lifeguard/Lifesaving procedures (Spinals, Unresponsive, etc) we will be using submersible mannequins where possible
- For physical standards required to be done on another person we will be teaching protocols to minimize risk - We will be switching to mannequins as soon as we are on the pool deck
All instructors are trained in updated COVID protocols

FIRST AID COURSES:

You will be set up with your own personal learning station (2m distance from the other stations)
Cleaning protocols have been increased
Equipment will not be shared amongst participants
Any skills involving partner work will be minimized, but when that is not possible, masks and gloves will be required to be worn.

Lifeguard Courses

Bronze Star

The Bronze Star course, offered by the Lifesaving Society, is an entry-level lifesaving program designed to prepare candidates for future lifeguard training while building strong swimming skills, personal fitness, and safety awareness. Ideal for youth aged 8 to 12, Bronze Star develops essential water rescue skills, stroke efficiency, and the ability to make safe decisions in aquatic emergencies. The program emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and judgment, with participants learning self-rescue techniques, safe entries, and simulated rescues. Though there are no formal prerequisites, it is recommended that candidates have completed the Swim Patrol program or Swim Level 6. The course comprises both classroom and water activities, requiring 100% attendance and participation. All course components are evaluated by certified instructors, and successful participants receive a Bronze Star medal, certification card, and crest. Completion of Bronze Star is excellent preparation for the Bronze Medallion course, the next step in the Lifesaving Society’s training continuum.

**Participants 13 or older, should register for Bronze Medallion, or Bronze Medallion/Cross Combo**

Prerequisites: 8-12 years of age, Swim Patrol experience OR minimum Swim Level 6 recommended

How to Become a Lifeguard