Leadership Courses
Variety is proud to offer skills and training for everyone. Are you a strong swimmer and an aspiring leader? We have a variety of leadership programs available, from the Junior Lifeguard Club to Bronze Medallion and more, all designed to help you progress in the world of aquatics. Members, non-members and staff are all welcome! Take a look below at current offerings.
Current Courses
Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including medical/legal aspects of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification. This course is WSIB compliant.
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| 13 years of age and above | Canadian First Aid Manual | Saturday April 12 – Sunday April 13, 2025 from 8:00-4:00pm |
Member Price: $125
Non Member Price: $145
Recertification Prerequisites: Current Standard First Aid (SFA) award holders may recertify their Lifesaving Society SFA certification just once on a Lifesaving Society SFA Recertification Course not more than 3 years from the Standard First Aid date of issue. To renew SFA certifications subsequently, award holders must repeat the full SFA Course.
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| Current Standard First Aid (SFA) | None | Sunday April 13, 2025 from 8:00-4:00pm |
Member Price: $95
Non Member Price: $115
Aquatic Leadership Courses
This course combines Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion, Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross with the Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid/CPR-C certifications in to one course and is designed for those with strong swimming abilities who looking to fast track their certifications for employment purposes. The timed swim for Bronze Cross is 400m in 11 minutes.
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| 13 years of age by the last day of the course OR Lifesaving Society Bronze Star Certification (need not be current). | Canadian Lifesaving Manual, Canadian First Aid Manual, Bronze Medallion Workbook, and Bronze Cross Workbook. Participants will also require a whistle. | Saturdays 12:30pm-4:00pm March 29 – June 7 |
Member Price: $375
Non Member Price: $400
National Lifeguard Certification is Canada’s professional lifeguard standard. National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard’s role. Training emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies, including first aid treatment. Candidates develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, a 50-metre sprint challenge, a 50-metre rescue drill, and a 400-metre endurance challenge.
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| Must be 15 years of age, certified with Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR-C from the Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance, or Canadian Ski Patrol (need not be current). | Canadian Lifesaving Manual AND Alert – Lifeguarding in Action Manual (Alert manual included in the cost of course). |
Member Price: $325
Non Member Price: $350
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For more information, please contact:
Katie Allaire, Program Coordinator – Community Based Programs, kallaire@varietyontario.ca