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Spring 2026:

National Lifeguard Instructor
• Saturday, May 9 | 9am–5pm
• Sunday, May 10 | 9am–5pm
$220+tax

The National Lifeguard Instructor course provides candidates with an understanding of the principles and practices on which the National Lifeguard program is based and explores teaching approaches and techniques appropriate for National Lifeguard candidates.

After successful participation in the National Lifeguard Instructor course, National Lifeguard Instructors are certified to teach the National Lifeguard option(s) they hold.

Prerequisites: National Lifeguard (any option), Lifesaving Instructor.

Recommended: Bronze Examiner, experience lifeguarding.

Book Provided: National Lifeguard Award Guide

National Lifeguard education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. The course develops the basic lifeguarding skills, principles and decision-making processes that will assist the lifeguard to evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies.

Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross, and Lifesaving Society Intermediate First aid (Formerly Standard First Aid), or SFA from a training agency approved by the New Brunswick government. The list of approved agencies can be found on the Society’s website.

*CANDIDATES MUST HAVE PREREQUISITES PRIOR TO FIRST DAY OF COURSE

Books provided: Alert Manual

PLEASE NOTE: Class runs through Victoria Day long weekend

Examiners Clinic
• Monday, May 18 | 9:30am–4:30pm
$75+tax

The Examiner course is the first step in the three-step process to be certified as an Examiner for the Lifesaving Society. The Examiner course prepares candidates to apprentice successfully as an Examiner on the exam of their choice, and builds on the evaluation experience that candidates have attained in instructor-evaluated awards and content.

Book Provided: Examiner Handbook

Required references: Examiner Handbook. Award guide(s) for each certification the candidate wishes to examine (e.g., candidates wishing to become a Bronze Examiner must have the Bronze Medals Award Guide, or candidates wishing to become a National Lifeguard Examiner must have the National Lifeguard Award Guide). Test sheets: Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, First Aid (all levels).

*Participants in an Examiner course should also have the following for on course reference: Instructor Manual, Canadian Lifesaving Manual, Alert: Lifeguarding in Action, Canadian First Aid Manual.

Lifesaving Instructor
• Friday, May 22 | 4pm–8pm
• Saturday, May 23 | 9am–5pm
• Sunday, May 24 | 9am–5pm
$230+tax

The Lifesaving Instructor course prepares individuals to organize, plan, teach and evaluate lifesaving and first aid skills and resuscitation techniques in the Society’s lifesaving and first aid awards.

The Lifesaving Instructor Course prepares instructors to teach the Lifesaving Society's:

-Canadian Swim Patrol Program

-Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross

-Lifesaving Fitness, Distinction

-Basic (Formerly Emergency) First Aid, and CPR-A, CPR-B and CPR-C

Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross.

Books Provided: Instructor Manual, Bronze Award Guide, First Aid Award Guide, Swim Patrol Award Guide.

Required references: Lifesaving Instructor Pack: includes Instructor Manual, Swim Patrol Award Guide, Bronze Medal Award Guide, First Aid Award Guide, and binder.

*Candidates should bring their Canadian Lifesaving Manual and Canadian First Aid Manual for on-course reference.

National Lifeguard Recertification
• Saturday, June 6 | 4pm–8pm (Time subject to change)
$75+tax

*Must have current First aid and current or expired Lifeguard certification to qualify for the recert.

Items to bring: Swimsuit, Goggles, Lifesaving ID Card with previous NLS certification information.

Cancellation Policy:

A $15.00 cancellation fee will be charged for each participate up to the day prior to the beginning of the program. Once classes begin only medical withdrawals will be processed with the presentation of a medical note and a credit will be issued to your account. (Credits will be calculated from the actual date of the request)

Bronze Star
Prerequisite: None

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 save yourself and others.

Bronze Medallion & Basic Workplace First Aid
Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star Certification

Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water-rescue education - judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defence methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 400 m timed swim.

Bronze Cross
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion & Basic Workplace First Aid or Intermediate Workplace First Aid

As the Lifesaving Society's Assistant Lifeguard certification, Bronze Cross prepares lifesavers for the safety supervision role and responsibilities of assistant lifeguards in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification.

National Lifeguard Pool
Prerequisite: Minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross, and Intermediate Workplace First Aid

National Lifeguard education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. The course develops the basic lifeguarding skills, principles, and decision-making processes that will assist the lifeguard to evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies.

Intermediate Workplace First Aid
Prerequisite: None

Includes CPR-C certification. Intermediate First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid. Workplace Standard First Aid incorporates Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, chest injuries, and medical emergencies.

Swim Instructor
Prerequisite: Minimum 15 years of age by the end of the course, Bronze Cross.

The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, a variety of stroke development drills, and correction techniques. Current Swim Instructors teach and certify candidates in all levels of the Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol programs.

To register:

Click the "Register for our Programs" button on the right-hand side of this page. Don't have an account? We can do registrations over the phone with a credit card or in-person at our Front Desk!
Call us at (506) 658-4715 to register.

Questions? Email us at info@aquatics.nb.ca