Leadership Programs
Printable Spring Leadership Program
Printable Summer Leadership Program
Lifesaving Society Bronze Leadership Program {click to advance to section}
Bronze Star + Basic First Aid
Bronze Medallion + Emergency First Aid
Bronze Cross + Standard First Aid
Lifesaving Society Swim Instructors Program {click to advance to section}
LSS Assistant Swim Instructor
LSS Swim Instructor
CANADIAN SWIM PATROL
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 905-339-3000 TO FIND OUT AVAILABILITY OF COURSES BEING OFFERED.
The Canadian Swim Patrol program is the on-ramp to lifeguarding. Ability is the only prerequisite.
Prerequisite: None (Recommended to be able to swim 100 m continuously)
Evaluation & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructors evaluate all items and certify candidates
Candidate recognition:
- Swim Patrol Kit – includes personal wall chart, recognition seals (H2O Proficiency, First Aid, Rescue) and award crest.
- Award Crest
- Award Seal – one sticker for each of the Swim Patrol levels (Rookie, Ranger & Star)
Upcoming Rookie Ranger and Star Program
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BRONZE STAR
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 905-339-3000 TO FIND OUT AVAILABILITY OF COURSES BEING OFFERED.
Prerequisite: None (Swim Patrol experience recommended.)
Evaluation & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructors evaluate all items and certify candidates. The Lifesaving Society deems its certifications to be “current” for 24 months from the certification date.
Candidate recognition: Bronze Star medal, Bronze Star Award crest, certification card.
Upcoming Bronze Star & Basic First Aid
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BRONZE MEDALLION & BRONZE CROSS
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 905-339-3000 TO FIND OUT AVAILABILITY OF COURSES BEING OFFERED.
Are you interested in becoming a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor? These are the first 2 steps.
We HIRE many staff from within our Bronze Cross courses as assistants in our facility.

Upcoming Programs & Dates
Bronze Medallion + Emergency First Aid
Upcoming Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
Dates: June 6 2022- June 28 2022
Instructor: Simon
Price: Price: $350+tax ( not including reference material )
Required reference material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual. Not included in price but can be purchased at OSA
Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current)
Upcoming Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
Dates: July 18 – July 22 2022
Instructor: Simon
Price: Price: $350+tax ( not including reference material )
Required reference material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual. Not included in price but can be purchased at OSA
Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current)
Bronze Cross + Standard First Aid with AED
Upcoming Bronze Cross
Next Course: NEW BX program
Dates: July 4 2022- July 15 2022
Instructor: Simon
Price: $400+tax ( not including reference material )
Required reference material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual and Lifeguard Essential Pack . Not included in price but can be purchased at OSA
Upcoming Bronze Cross
Next Course: NEW BX program
Dates: August 2 – August 12 2022
Instructor: Simon
Price: $400+tax ( not including reference material )
Required reference material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual and Lifeguard Essential Pack . Not included in price but can be purchased at OSA
LIFE SAVING SOCIETY SWIM INSTRUCTORS
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 905-339-3000 TO FIND OUT AVAILABILITY OF COURSES BEING OFFERED.
The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.
LSS Instructors Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross certification (need not be current).
We HIRE many staff from within our Assistant and Swim Instructors courses as instructors in our facility.

Upcoming LSS Swim Instructors Courses
LSS Swim Instructors
Next Course
Dates: April 27- June 1
Instructor: Simon
Price: $350 + tax ( not including reference material )
Required reference material: Swim Instructor Pack (includes Instructor Manual, Swim for Life Award Guide, Teaching Swim for Life, and Leadership Binder). Canadian Lifesaving Manual. Not included in price but can be purchased at OSA
Prerequisite: 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross certification (need not be current)
Upcoming LSS Swim Instructors Courses
LSS Swim Instructors
Next Course
Dates: July 4 – July 16 2022
Instructor: Simon
Price: $350 + tax ( not including reference material )
Required reference material: Swim Instructor Pack (includes Instructor Manual, Swim for Life Award Guide, Teaching Swim for Life, and Leadership Binder). Canadian Lifesaving Manual. Not included in price but can be purchased at OSA
Prerequisite: 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross certification (need not be current)
Upcoming LSS Swim Instructors Courses
LSS Swim Instructors
Next Course
Dates: August 2 – August 13 2022
Instructor: Simon
Price: $350 + tax ( not including reference material )
Required reference material: Swim Instructor Pack (includes Instructor Manual, Swim for Life Award Guide, Teaching Swim for Life, and Leadership Binder). Canadian Lifesaving Manual. Not included in price but can be purchased at OSA
Prerequisite: 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross certification (need not be current)