Leadership Programs
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
BRONZE STAR
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 905-339-3000 TO FIND OUT AVAILABILITY OF COURSES BEING OFFERED.
Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and in partners. Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills needed to be their own lifeguard. Includes a timed 400 m swim.
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
Weekend Course
Date & Time :
Saturday April 27 2019 2:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday April 28 2019 9:00am-1:00pm
Price: $110 +tax
* Books not included but can be purchased at the Swim Academy
Week long program
Date & Time:
Tuesday July 9 2019 – Friday July 12 2019
9:00am-1:00pm
Price: $110 +tax
* Books not included but can be purchased at the Swim Academy
BRONZE MEDALLION & BRONZE CROSS
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 905-339-3000 TO FIND OUT AVAILABILITY OF COURSES BEING OFFERED.
Bronze Medallion you must be 13 years of age OR have Bronze Star.
Bronze Cross you must have Bronze Medallion.
Some classroom work and pool practice every day for both courses.
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
Upcoming Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
Long Weekend Crash Course
Date: May 18-20
Time: Saturday: 12:00-9:00, Sunday 9:00-5:00 and Monday 10:00-4:00
Price: $210 +tax
* Books not included but can be purchased at the Swim Academy
Upcoming Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
Week Long Summer Course
Date: July 15-19 2019
Time: Monday-Thursday 10:00-3:00 Friday 2:00-5:30
Price: $210 +tax
* Books not included but can be purchased at the Swim Academy
Upcoming Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
Weekend Crash Course
Date: July 26-28 2019
Time: Friday: 4:30 – 9:00 Saturday: 9:00-9:00, Sunday 9:00-9:00
Price: $210 +tax
* Books not included but can be purchased at the Swim Academy
Bronze Cross
Upcoming Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid
Weekend Crash Course
Date: June 7-9 2019
Time: Friday: 4:00-9:00, Saturday and Sunday 9:00-9:00
Price: $230 +tax
* Books not included but can be purchased at the Swim Academy
Upcoming Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid
Week Long Summer Course
Date: July 22-26 2019
Time: Monday-Thursday 10:00-3:00 Friday: 12:00-3:30
Price: $230 +tax
* Books not included but can be purchased at the Swim Academy
Upcoming Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid
Weekend Crash Course
Date: August 16-18
Time: Friday: 1:00-9:00, Saturday 10:00-8:00 and Sunday 10:00-7:00
Price: $230 +tax
* Books not included but can be purchased at the Swim Academy
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 Assistant Instructors Prerequisites: 14 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross or higher certification (need not be current).
LSS Instructors Prerequisites: 16 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 Assistant Swim Instructors Courses
Assitant LSS Swim Instructors
Week Long Summer Course
Date: August 13-15
Time:Tuesday-Thursday 10:00-4:00
Price: $120 +tax
*Price does not include materials needed however can be purchased at The Swim Academy.
Upcoming LSS Swim Instructors Courses
Week Long Summer Course
LSS Instructors
Date: August 20 – 23
Time: Tuesday – Friday 10:00-2:30
Price: $180 +tax
*Price does not include materials needed however can be purchased at The Swim Academy.