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Your Best Summer Ever Starts Here ☀️ Get Lifeguard Certified!
Looking for a job that actually matters (and gets you outside)? Lifeguarding is more than just a paycheck—it’s about leadership, teamwork, and being the one people rely on.
We make getting your license straightforward, engaging, and fast.
What’s in it for you:
The Ultimate Summer Job: High demand, great pay, and an active workplace.
Skills for Life: Lifesaving CPR, First Aid, and water rescue techniques that look amazing on any resume.
Fast-Track Learning: Blended courses (online + in-person) to get you certified without wasting time.
Bronze Medallion (The First Step)
This is the foundational course that teaches the core principles of water rescue, judgment, and fitness.
Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years old (or holds a Bronze Star certification).
Bronze Cross (Assistant Lifeguard)
This level transitions candidates from basic "lifesaving" to active "lifeguarding." It allows you to work as an assistant lifeguard in Ontario.
Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid (or Standard First Aid).
Standard First Aid with CPR-C
A comprehensive, mandatory first aid course required before taking the final lifeguard exam. (Note: In some Ontario municipalities, this is transitioning to the name "Intermediate First Aid", but Standard First Aid remains universally recognized).
Prerequisites: None (though 13+ is recommended).
National Lifeguard - Pool (The Final License)
The gold standard professional certification required to legally work as a lifeguard at public pools across Ontario and Canada.
Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years old, Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid.
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