The Municipality of Port Hope is an affiliate of the Canadian Red Cross and the Lifesaving Society. To become a lifeguard and swim instructor, a candidate will need courses provided by both organizations.
Lifesaving Society courses
The Lifesaving Society provides training programs to prevent drowning and water-related injury. Candidates will learn how to rescue victims and themselves in a safe environment.
Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid |
| The Bronze Medallion award teaches an understanding of water rescue education. The candidates will learn carries, victim types, and low-risk rescues.
The Emergency First Aid award teaches and understanding of emergency treatment of injuries. The candidates will learn about victim assessment, CPR, choking and more. Prerequisite: Bronze Star or 13 years of age by the exam date. Dates for Bronze Medallion include:
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Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid |
| The Bronze Cross award builds on the knowledge from Bronze Medallion. The candidates will experience more challenging rescues and skills.
The Standard First Aid award builds on the knowledge from Emergency First Aid. The candidates will learn about bone and joint injuries, spinal injuries and more. Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion Dates for Bronze Cross include:
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National Lifeguard - Pool |
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The National Lifeguard - Pool award builds on the knowledge from Bronze Cross. The candidates will learn how to supervise a pool and rescue those in distress. Only those who hold a National Lifeguard - Pool award may lifeguard in a pool setting. Prerequisite: 15 years of age, Standard Frist Aid (current), Bronze Cross (need not be current) Dates for National Lifeguard include:
This course runs over 2 weekends. |
National Lifeguard - Pool Recertification |
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The National Lifeguard - Pool award requires recertification every two years to remain current. This recertification course will review important components of the National Lifeguard - Pool award. Only candidates with a current award may lifeguard in a pool setting. Prerequisite: National Lifeguard - Pool Dates for National Lifeguard include:
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Lifesaving Instructor |
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The Lifesaving Instructor award prepares instructors to teach the Lifesaving Society's:
Only candidates with a current award may teach and certify candidates. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 15 years of age by the end of the course Dates: June 3 to 5, 2022 |
Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course
The Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course teaches the candidates how to teach swimming lessons to all ages. Successful completion of all four components are required to receive your certification.
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and age 15 upon completion of the course
Date: coming soon
Water Safety Instructor Registration
Step 1: Skills Evaluation |
| The skills evaluation checks each candidate’s strokes and skills to ensure that they meet a Level 10 swim level. |
Step 2: Online Component |
| The online component teaches how to use the Red Cross resources to teach swimming lessons. The candidate will complete assignments in their workbook during the online component. |
Step 3: Teaching Experience |
| The teaching experience allows the candidate to practice what they learned in the online course. To complete the course, candidates must complete at least 8 hours of teaching experience. The Canadian Red Cross encourages candidates to complete there teaching over the entire session. |
Step 4: Classroom and Pool Component |
| The classroom and pool component reviews all concepts learned in the online component and the teaching experience. It will allow the candidate to explore different ideas and use more resources. |
