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.
- $125 member
- $145 non member
| Prerequisites: | Required Materials: | Session: |
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| 13 years of age and above | Canadian First Aid Manual | Sunday October 15 and 22 |
Please note that this is a Lifesaving Society Certification. Your last full course Standard First Aid with CPR- C Certification must be from the Lifesaving Society and dated not more than 3 years from the recertification course date in order to register.
- $75 member
- $100 non member
Aquatic Leadership Courses
- Bronze Medallion and Cross with Standard First Aid combination course
- National Lifeguard Certification (NLS)
- Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid
- Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid with CPR-C
- National Lifeguard Recertification Course
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.
- $300 member
- $325 non member
| Prerequisites: | Required Materials: | Session: |
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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. | Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 3-27 4:30-8:30 pm. |
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. National Lifeguard 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.
- $325 member
- $350 non member
| Prerequisites: | Required Materials: |
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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). |
Bronze Medallion is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to the safe supervision of aquatics facilities. It includes a timed swim (400m in 12 minutes).
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- $200 member
- $225 non member
Prerequisites: Bronze Star or Age 13+
Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to the safe supervision of aquatics facilities. It includes a timed swim (400 meters in 11 minutes). Successful candidates are eligible to work as assistant lifeguards and are ready to take their National Lifeguard course once they are 15.
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- $310 member
- $340 non member
Prerequisites: Age 13+ and Bronze Medallion AND Emergency First Aid with CPR-B (need not be current).
This program is designed to test the candidate’s lifeguarding skills to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard level. Candidates are required to bring their own whistle and proof of original certification. The certification is valid for 2 years.
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- $80 member
- $100 non member
Prerequisites: Age 15+
For more information, please contact:
Katie Allaire, Program Coordinator – Community Based Programs, kallaire@varietyontario.ca