Aquatic leadership programs can lead to recreation career opportunities as a lifeguard or swimming instructor. The City of Edmonton offers a progression of certification courses that provides you with the required qualifications to meet your goals.

Safety and Aquatic Certification Courses and Recertifications

Become a Swim Instructor

Complete the following programs:

  • Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross / Intermediate First Aid / CPR-C / AED

  • Instructor Strokes & Skills Evaluation

  • Lifesaving Society Swim for Life and Lifesaving Instructor Course

City of Edmonton aquatic instructors must hold a current copy of the above certifications.

Pre-requisite: Must be 15 years or older and have completed Grade 10.

Become a Lifeguard

Complete the following programs:

  • Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross / Intermediate First Aid / CPR-C / AED

  • Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (NL)

City of Edmonton lifeguards must hold a current copy of the above certifications.

Pre-requisite: Must be 18+ years old and have completed Grade 12.

Become an Aquafit Instructor

Complete the following programs:

  • Fitness Theory course

  • Intermediate First Aid / CPR-C / AED award

  • One of the following specialty courses: Aquatic Exercise Leader, Resistance Training Leader, Group Exercise Leader, Fitness for the Older Adult

AFLCA Fitness Leaders must complete 2 exams, a practical observation component, a 7-hour practicum, recertify their CPR-C award yearly, and pay a certification fee.

Pre-requisite: Must be 16+ years old.

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