Aquatics - Advanced Leadership

Bronze Star and Basic First Aid

Bronze Star provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport and develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skills and personal fitness, and is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Prerequisite: Recommended Lifesaving Society Star Patrol. 8 years of age and older.

Simcoe Recreation Centre

• $100

• January 7 to March 3

Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid Candidates acquire the assessment and problemsolving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).

Simcoe Recreation Centre

• $133.00 + $47.75 (course materials)

• October 15 to November 12 OR

• January 7 to February 4

Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid

Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.

Simcoe Recreation Centre

• $162.00 + $17.35 (course materials)

• November 19 to December 17, OR

• January 10 to March 10

National Lifeguard & Standard First Aid

National Lifeguard is a legal certificate for lifeguarding throughout the country and the only lifeguard certificate recognized by the province of Ontario. Pre-requisites: Must be 15 years of age or older by the last day of the course and have Bronze Cross and Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid awards (need not be current).

Simcoe Recreation Centre

• $265.00 + $74.00 (course materials)

• December 16 to January 4 (7 sessions)

As a lifeguard I have made many new friends and gained valuable teamwork skills. I am entrusted with keeping others safe, and given the opportunity to teach and support kids with learning important life skills in swimming. It is incredibly rewarding to see them progress and gain confidence in the water. I enjoy meeting others in the community as well as participating in a fun and social work environment! Anna, Water Safety Awareness Promoter