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National Lifeguard - teens & adults

certification courses
Thursday, June 4, 2026 • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMVillage Square Leisure Centre
National Lifeguard - teens & adults

About this event

Become a certified lifeguard through in-pool and classroom learning. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification. You will: expand on the skills and judgement learned in Bronze Cross practice lifesaving techniques take part in rescue training Prerequisite: Bronze Cross award (does not need to be current) and an Alberta workplace approved Intermediate First Aid or higher (does not need to be current, however a current Intermediate First Aid is recommended for employment readiness). Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None

Time

8:00 AM

Thursday • 8 hours

Venue

Village Square Leisure Centre

Calgary, AB

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