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Aquatic Leadership

Lifeguarding Courses

Lifesaving Society lifeguard training in Toronto follows a clear path from Bronze Medallion to Bronze Cross and National Lifeguard — and a role at Seal.

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Where: North York · Scarborough

A swimmer in a red cap completing a timed front crawl swim. Lifeguarding Courses program.

At a glance

Class size
See live course listing
Length
18–40 h by course
Levels
Bronze Medallion · Bronze Cross · National Lifeguard
Ages
13+ by course
Pools
North York · Scarborough
Session
Scheduled course dates
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Find a Lifeguarding Courses class

Choose a session, pool and day to see what is on the timetable, then pick the class you want.

What the lesson feels like

  1. A lifeguard kneels at the shallow end beside a swimmer, reaching assist and buoy within reach.

    01

    Know the prerequisite.

    Each course begins with the age, certification and swim standard required to register.

  2. A swim teacher in the water leads a small group of children through a lesson.

    02

    Practise the response.

    Candidates build judgement and rescue skills through practical work.

  3. A lifeguard kneels at the shallow end beside a swimmer, reaching assist and buoy within reach.

    03

    Take the next rung.

    Each certification opens the next course on the leadership pathway.

Bronze Star to National Lifeguard

The aquatic leadership pathway, in order. Dates and registration stay in the live course listings.

Bronze Star

Who it is for
A swimmer preparing for the Bronze Medallion step of the aquatic leadership pathway.
Prerequisites
No Seal Swimming prerequisite is published in the approved content.
What is covered
Bronze Star is the step before Bronze Medallion.
See leadership course dates

Bronze Medallion

Who it is for
Candidates aged 13+ starting the Seal Swimming lifeguarding course pathway.
Prerequisites
400 m swim prerequisite.
What is covered
Practical judgement and rescue skills, delivered over 18 hours.
See Bronze Medallion dates

Bronze Cross

Who it is for
Candidates aged 14+ taking the next certification after Bronze Medallion.
Prerequisites
Bronze Medallion required.
What is covered
Practical judgement and rescue skills, delivered over 18 hours.
See Bronze Cross dates

National Lifeguard (NL)

Who it is for
Candidates aged 15+ ready for the National Lifeguard step.
Prerequisites
Bronze Cross required.
What is covered
National Lifeguard training, delivered over 40 hours.
See National Lifeguard dates

Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard

The same ladder appears in the live listings. Recertification is also offered.

  1. Bronze Medallion

    Ages 13+ · 18 hours · 400 m swim prerequisite.

    Next: 20 Sep–25 Oct · Scarborough

  2. Bronze Cross

    Ages 14+ · 18 hours · Bronze Medallion required.

    Next: 20 Sep–25 Oct · Scarborough

  3. National Lifeguard

    Ages 15+ · 40 hours · Bronze Cross required.

    Next: 16–25 Oct · North York

Current course options, schedules, materials and prerequisites are shown in the live course listings.

Upcoming courses

Dates come from our course board. Register through the live course listings.

Before you register

Current course options, schedules, materials and prerequisites are shown in the live course listings.

  • Bring proof of each prerequisite to the first class.
  • Course attendance and practical assessment requirements apply.
  • Recertification is available through the live course listings.

After National Lifeguard

National Lifeguard can lead toward swim teacher training and a role at Seal.

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Seal Swimming Aquatic Leadership

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Current course dates, prerequisites and registration are shown in the live listings.

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