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Lifesaving Society Courses
Steps to becoming a Lifeguard
- Complete Intermediate First Aid (click here)
- Complete Bronze Medallion
- Complete Bronze Cross
- Complete National Lifeguard
After these four courses are complete you can stop there and apply to local pools to work as a Lifeguard, however most pools in Alberta require an Instructor Certification as well.
- Swim and Lifesaving Instructor
The YMCA offers a variety of Advanced Lifesaving Courses! Curious about more courses or have any questions or concerns regarding registration, including full sessions, please feel free to reach out to the Aquatic Leadership Team [email protected].
To secure your place in this program, payment is due at the time of registration. If you are unable to make a full payment at the time of registration, please contact our Membership Services department by calling 403-942-5757 or by email us at [email protected].
In order to receive member pricing, the membership must remain in effect for the duration of the program. Should the participant cancel their membership prior to the end of the program, the YMCA of Lethbridge requires the participant to pay the difference between the member and the non-member pricing to continue in the program.
1. Bronze Medallion
Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, and defense and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of conscious and unconscious victims.
Prerequisite(s): 13 years or older and current non-expired Intermediate First Aid CPR – C/AED
What to Bring: Lunch, Snacks, Bathing suit(s), Towels, Pen and Paper.
Dates:
(All dates 9:00AM-5:00PM)
2025
- October 4-5 2025
2026
- January 10-11 2026
- March 7-8 2026
- April 25-26 2026
- June 20-21 2026
- August 8-9 2026 (Registration opens March 1)
- October 3-4 2026 (Registration opens March 1)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members & Public | 3/1/23 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 137.50 | $ 165.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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10/04/25 - 10/05/25
Bronze Medallion - Su,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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1 / 9 Available |
Register Closes 10/03/2025 |
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01/10/26 - 01/11/26
Bronze Medallion - Su,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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11 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 01/09/2026 |
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03/07/26 - 03/08/26
Bronze Medallion - Su,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 03/06/2026 |
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04/25/26 - 04/26/26
Bronze Medallion - Su,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 04/24/2026 |
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06/20/26 - 06/21/26
Bronze Medallion - Su,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 06/19/2026 |
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08/08/26 - 08/09/26
Bronze Medallion - Su,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 03/01/2026 |
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10/03/26 - 10/04/26
Bronze Medallion - Su,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 03/01/2026 |
2. Bronze Cross
Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification.
Prerequisite(s): Bronze Medallion and Intermediate First Aid CPR-C/AED
What to Bring: Lunch, Snacks, Bathing suit(s), Towels, Pen and Paper.
Dates and Times:
2025
October 17-19 2025
- Friday October 17 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- Saturday October 18 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Saturday October 19 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
2026
January 16-18 2026
- Friday January 16 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- Saturday January 17 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Sunday January 18 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
March 13-15 2026
- Friday March 13 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- Saturday March 14 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Sunday March 15 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
May 1-3 2026
- Friday May 1 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- Saturday May 2 – 9:00PM-5:00PM
- Sunday May 3 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
June 26-28 2026
- Friday June 26 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- Saturday June 27 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Sunday June 28 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
August 14-16 2026 (Registration opens March 1)
- Friday August 14 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- Saturday August 15 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Sunday August 16 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
October 9-11 2026
- Friday October 9 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- Saturday October 10 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Sunday October 11 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members & Public | 3/1/23 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 137.50 | $ 165.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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10/17/25 - 10/19/25
Bronze Cross - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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- | Session is Full | |
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01/16/26 - 01/18/26
Bronze Cross - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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10 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 01/15/2026 |
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03/13/26 - 03/15/26
Bronze Cross - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 03/12/2026 |
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05/01/26 - 05/03/26
Bronze Cross - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 04/30/2026 |
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06/26/26 - 06/28/26
Bronze Cross - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 06/25/2026 |
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08/14/26 - 08/16/26
Bronze Cross - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 03/01/2026 |
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10/09/26 - 10/11/26
Bronze Cross - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 03/01/2026 |
3. National Lifeguard Pool/Waterpark
National Lifeguard Pool trains lifeguards in safety supervision and rescue in a pool environment.
Prerequisite(s): Bronze Cross, Intermediate First Aid CPR-C/AED and minimum 15 years of age by the end of the course
What to Bring: Lunch, Snacks, Bathing suit(s), Towels, Pen and Paper.
Dates and Times:
2025
November 21-30 2025
- November 21 & 28 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- November 22, 23, 29, 30 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
2026
January 30-February 8 2026
- January 30 & February 6 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- January 31 & February 1, 7, 8 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
March 20-29 2026
- March 20 & 27 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- March 21, 22, 28, 29 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
May 8-17 2026
- May 8 & 15 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- May 9, 10, 16, 17 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
July 13-17 2026 (Registration opens March 1)
- All dates 9:00AM-5:00PM
August 18-22 2026 (Registration opens March 1)
- All dates 9:00AM-5:00PM
October 16-25 2026 (Registration opens March 1)
- October 16 & 23 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- October 17, 18, 24, 25 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members & Public | 11/28/22 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 355.00 | $ 425.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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11/21/25 - 11/30/25
NL Pool and Waterpark - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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2 / 9 Available |
Register Closes 11/20/2025 |
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01/30/26 - 02/08/26
NL Pool and Waterpark - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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10 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 01/29/2026 |
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03/20/26 - 03/29/26
NL Pool and Waterpark - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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11 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 03/19/2026 |
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05/08/26 - 05/17/26
NL Pool and Waterpark - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 05/07/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/17/26
NL Pool and Waterpark - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 03/01/2026 |
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08/18/26 - 08/22/26
NL Pool and Waterpark - Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 03/01/2026 |
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10/16/26 - 10/25/26
NL Pool and Waterpark - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 03/01/2026 |
4. Swim and Lifesaving Instructor
This course is to facilitate learning of participants to teach lessons and become knowledgeable in Lifesaving Society Leadership Programs.
Prerequisite(s): 15yrs or older and Bronze Cross or higher
What to Bring: Lunch, Snacks, Bathing suit(s), Towels, Pen and Paper.
Dates and Times:
2025
October 24-November 2 2025
- October 24 & 31 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- October 25, 26, November 1, 2 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
2026
February 17-21 2026
- All dates 9:00AM-5:00PM
April 7-11 2026
- All dates 9:00AM-5:00PM
May 29-June 7 2026
- May 29 & June 5 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- May 30, 31 & June 6, 7 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
July 20-24 2026 (Registration opens March 1)
- All dates 9:00AM-5:00PM
August 25-29 2026 (Registration opens March 1)
- All dates 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 20-29 2026 (Registration opens March 1)
- November 20 & 27 – 2:00PM-6:00PM
- November 21, 22, 28, 28 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members & Public | 11/28/22 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 335.00 | $ 400.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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10/24/25 - 11/02/25
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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1 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 10/23/2025 |
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02/17/26 - 02/21/26
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor - Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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8 / 9 Available |
Register Closes 02/16/2026 |
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04/07/26 - 04/11/26
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor - Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 04/06/2026 |
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05/29/26 - 06/07/26
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 03/01/2026 |
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08/25/26 - 08/29/26
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor - Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 03/01/2026 |
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11/20/26 - 11/29/26
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 03/01/2026 |
