National Lifeguard
Schedule: 2 Weekends
Pool Time: 24 hrs approx.
Classroom/Online: 16 hrs approx.
Total Instructional Hours: 40 hrs
Required Material
Alert: Lifeguarding in Action - 2020 edition: $58 +tax
CPR Pocket Mask with Gloves: $28.50 +tax
Fox-40 Whistle: $12.50+tax
Prerequisites:
- Bronze Cross *can be an expired certification but highly recommend valid certification
- Age 15yrs+
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C (not the same as Emergency First Aid completed in Bronze Medallion
- View Standard First Aid Course
Course Description
- Nationally, and internationally recognized
- Certified individuals are qualified to legally work as a certified lifeguard
- Candidates will learn importance of lifeguarding principles, sound judgment and the responsibilities of this role
- National Lifeguard (pool option) - can only be lifeguard at a pool
- Expires in 2 years
- Participants that cause a pool fouling resulting in a closure will be charged a $100 fee
Why do I need this certification?
- To be employed as a lifeguard anywhere in Canada
- Will not need to re-certify your Bronze Cross
Registration Process
1) Complete the registration form below
2) Wait for registration confirmation email & invoice from Jack of Sports
3) Send E-Transfer to Contactus@Jackofsports.com for total amount to secure your spot in the course
4) Receive receipt of payment
Course Description
- Nationally, and internationally recognized
- Certified individuals are qualified to legally work as a certified lifeguard
- Candidates will learn importance of lifeguarding principles, sound judgment and the responsibilities of this role
- National Lifeguard (pool option) - can only be lifeguard at a pool
- Expires in 2 years
- Participants that cause a pool fouling resulting in a closure will be charged a $100 fee
Why do I need this certification?
- To be employed as a lifeguard anywhere in Canada
- Will not need to re-certify your Bronze Cross
Registration Process
1) Complete the registration form below
2) Wait for registration confirmation email & invoice from Jack of Sports
3) Send E-Transfer to Contactus@Jackofsports.com for total amount to secure your spot in the course
4) Receive receipt of payment
National Lifeguard Program Schedule
| Dates | Times | Location | Cost |
| Sat Sept 27, Sun Sept 28 & Sat Oct 4, Sun Oct 5 |
10am - 1pm (online) 3pm - 9pm (pool) |
Western Tech | $370+tax |
| Sat Nov 15, Sun Nov 16 & Sat Nov 22, Sun Nov 23 |
9am - 11:30am (online) 1pm - 7pm (pool) |
Earl Grey | $370+tax |
| Sat Nov 29, Sun Nov 30 & Sat Dec 6, Sun Dec 7 |
10am - 1pm (online) 3pm - 9pm (pool) |
Western Tech | $370+tax |
*Course time may vary depending on class size
*Earl Grey & Western Tech locations are hybrid programs
Earl Grey Sr PS
100 Strathcona Ave
Toronto, ON
M4J 1G8
Directions
- Three streets south of Danforth & Jones Ave
- Drive half a block east on Strathcona Ave
- Parking lot on west-side of school
- Enter school door across from parking lot & walk down stairs on right side
- Pool/change room location in the basement
Western Technical
125 Evelyn Cres
Toronto, ON
M6P 3E3
Pool Entrance
- Drive up hill on Evelyn Cres
- Pool door located across from tennis courts
- Enter door & walk through another two doors
- Turn left & walk to end of hallway
Parking
- Parking located on Evelyn Cres. across from tennis courts
