The National Lifeguard Pool certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards. The National Lifeguard course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments.
Please check the prerequisites and ensure you have everything necessary before registering.
Prerequisites
Bronze Cross (need not be current)
Standard First Aid w/ CPR-C/AED (from a recognized agency below; need not be current)
Lifesaving Society
Canadian Red Cross
St. John Ambulance
Canadian Ski Patrol
Heart and Stroke Foundation
15 years old (by the last day)
Recognition
National Lifeguard certification card and crest.
Currency
2 years from certification date
Recertification
The objective of the NL Precert is to provide candidates an opportunity to review NL skills and knowledge and to provide education on new information before the start of the Recertification.
Although not a requirement, the BC & Yukon Branch highly recommends that candidates attend an NL Precert prior to attempting an NL Pool Recert exam.
Prerequisites
National Lifeguard Pool (not current)
Candidates are responsible for having the correct prerequisites. If you have any questions in regards to this please reach out to us.
Recognition
National Lifeguard certification card.
Currency
2 years from certification date
Find a Location/availability
Facility Name
City, Region
Dates
Price
LIT Aquatics – Matsqui Recreation Centre
Abbotsford,
10 May 2025 to 20 May 2025
Free!
Vancouver Aquatic Centre
Vancouver,
11 May 2025 to 30 Jun 2025
$407.00
LIT Aquatics – Watermania
Richmond,
14 May 2025 to 21 May 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey,
15 May 2025 to 26 May 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre
Chilliwack,
16 May 2025 to 26 May 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic Centre
New Westminster,
16 May 2025 to 26 May 2025
Free!
Fred Randall Pool – Edmonds Community Centre
Burnaby,
17 May 2025 to 08 Jun 2025
$432.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver,
18 May 2025 to 23 Jun 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Mission Leisure Centre
Mission,
29 May 2025 to 08 Jun 2025
Free!
Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre
Dawson Creek,
29 May 2025 to 09 Jun 2025
Free!
Golden Swimming Pool
Golden,
04 Jun 2025 to 13 Jun 2025
$400.00
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Maple Ridge,
19 Jun 2025 to 29 Jun 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Minoru Centre for Active Living
Richmond,
19 Jun 2025 to 30 Jun 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Matsqui Recreation Centre
Abbotsford,
19 Jun 2025 to 30 Jun 2025
Free!
Meadow Park Sports Centre
Whistler,
21 Jun 2025 to 08 Jul 2025
$575.00
LIT Aquatics – Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre
Chilliwack,
22 Jun 2025 to 28 Jun 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic Centre
New Westminster,
22 Jun 2025 to 28 Jun 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver,
22 Jun 2025 to 28 Jun 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey,
23 Jun 2025 to 28 Jun 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam,
23 Jun 2025 to 28 Jun 2025
Free!
Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Trail,
02 Jul 2025 to 22 Jul 2025
Free!
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Victoria,Vancouver Island
07 Jul 2025 to 13 Jul 2025
$429.00
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Kamloops,
07 Jul 2025 to 18 Jul 2025
$378.00
Beban Park
Nanaimo,Vancouver Island
07 Jul 2025 to 18 Jul 2025
$499.00
Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre
Chetwynd,
09 Jul 2025 to 17 Jul 2025
$623.00
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Victoria,Vancouver Island
14 Jul 2025 to 20 Jul 2025
$429.00
Prince George Aquatic Centre
Prince George,
21 Jul 2025 to 01 Aug 2025
$768.00
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Duncan,Vancouver Island
28 Jul 2025 to 09 Aug 2025
$490.00
Vernon Recreation Centre
Vernon,
29 Jul 2025 to 08 Aug 2025
Free!
Kimberley Aquatic Center
Kimberley,
06 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2025
Free!
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
Qualicum Beach,Vancouver Island
08 Aug 2025 to 16 Aug 2025
$400.00
Al Anderson Memorial Pool
Langley,
10 Aug 2025 to 16 Aug 2025
$503.00
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Victoria,Vancouver Island
11 Aug 2025 to 22 Aug 2025
Free!
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Kamloops,
11 Aug 2025 to 21 Aug 2025
$378.00
Summerland Aquatic Centre
Summerland,
12 Aug 2025 to 22 Aug 2025
$550.00
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Victoria,Vancouver Island
18 Aug 2025 to 24 Aug 2025
$429.00
Al Anderson Memorial Pool
Langley,
24 Aug 2025 to 30 Aug 2025
$503.00
Canfor Leisure Pool
Prince George,
04 Oct 2025 to 03 Nov 2025
$725.00
LIT Aquatics – Matsqui Recreation Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
10 May 2025 to
11 May 2025 –
05:00 PM to
02:00 AM
End Date:
19 May 2025 to
20 May 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:30 AM
604-536-6410
Vancouver Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
11 May 2025 to
12 May 2025 –
05:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
30 Jun 2025 –
05:00 PM to
12:30 AM
6046653424
LIT Aquatics – Watermania
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
14 May 2025 to
15 May 2025 –
11:00 PM to
04:00 AM
End Date:
20 May 2025 to
21 May 2025 –
03:00 PM to
12:00 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
15 May 2025 to
16 May 2025 –
11:30 PM to
04:00 AM
End Date:
25 May 2025 to
26 May 2025 –
03:00 PM to
12:00 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
16 May 2025 to
17 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
25 May 2025 to
26 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
16 May 2025 to
17 May 2025 –
11:00 PM to
04:00 AM
End Date:
25 May 2025 to
26 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
604-536-6410
Fred Randall Pool – Edmonds Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
17 May 2025 to
17 May 2025 –
01:00 AM to
05:00 AM
End Date:
08 Jun 2025 to
08 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:30 PM
Course notes
Combined with Aquatic Emergency Care.
6042974838
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
18 May 2025 to
19 May 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:30 AM
End Date:
22 Jun 2025 to
23 Jun 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:30 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Mission Leisure Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
29 May 2025 to
30 May 2025 –
11:00 PM to
04:00 AM
End Date:
08 Jun 2025 to
08 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:00 PM
604-536-6410
Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
29 May 2025 to
30 May 2025 –
11:00 PM to
04:00 AM
End Date:
08 Jun 2025 to
09 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
01:00 AM
Course notes
Please contact the facility for the specific times
2507827946
Golden Swimming Pool
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
04 Jun 2025 to
05 Jun 2025 –
11:00 PM to
04:00 AM
End Date:
13 Jun 2025 to
13 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
11:00 PM
2503442118
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
19 Jun 2025 to
20 Jun 2025 –
11:00 PM to
04:00 AM
End Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
29 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:00 PM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Minoru Centre for Active Living
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
19 Jun 2025 to
20 Jun 2025 –
11:00 PM to
04:00 AM
End Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
30 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
12:00 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Matsqui Recreation Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
19 Jun 2025 to
20 Jun 2025 –
11:30 PM to
04:00 AM
End Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
30 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
604-536-6410
Meadow Park Sports Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
21 Jun 2025 to
22 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
07 Jul 2025 to
08 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:00 AM
Course notes
This NL course will run from June 21-22nd and July 5-6 and 7th from 9am till 5pm.
Bring a proof of Bronze course and Standard first aid and CPR-C
6049358357
LIT Aquatics – Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
22 Jun 2025 to
23 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
27 Jun 2025 to
28 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
22 Jun 2025 to
22 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
09:00 PM
End Date:
27 Jun 2025 to
28 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
22 Jun 2025 to
23 Jun 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:30 AM
End Date:
27 Jun 2025 to
28 Jun 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:30 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
23 Jun 2025 to
23 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:30 PM
End Date:
28 Jun 2025 to
28 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:30 PM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
23 Jun 2025 to
23 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:30 PM
End Date:
28 Jun 2025 to
28 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:30 PM
604-536-6410
Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
02 Jul 2025 to
03 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
21 Jul 2025 to
22 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:00 AM
250364888
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
07 Jul 2025 to
08 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
12 Jul 2025 to
13 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
2504757600
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
07 Jul 2025 to
08 Jul 2025 –
05:00 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
17 Jul 2025 to
18 Jul 2025 –
05:00 PM to
12:00 AM
2508283655
Beban Park
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
07 Jul 2025 to
08 Jul 2025 –
07:00 PM to
01:30 AM
End Date:
17 Jul 2025 to
18 Jul 2025 –
07:00 PM to
01:30 AM
2507565200
2507565200
Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
09 Jul 2025 to
10 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:15 AM
End Date:
16 Jul 2025 to
17 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:15 AM
2507882214
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
14 Jul 2025 to
15 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
19 Jul 2025 to
20 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
2504757100
Prince George Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
21 Jul 2025 to
21 Jul 2025 –
05:00 PM to
11:45 PM
End Date:
01 Aug 2025 to
01 Aug 2025 –
05:00 PM to
11:45 PM
2505617542
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
28 Jul 2025 to
29 Jul 2025 –
08:00 PM to
03:00 AM
End Date:
08 Aug 2025 to
09 Aug 2025 –
08:00 PM to
03:00 AM
2507467665
Vernon Recreation Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
29 Jul 2025 to
30 Jul 2025 –
09:00 PM to
03:30 AM
End Date:
08 Aug 2025 to
08 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
10:30 PM
2505503662
Kimberley Aquatic Center
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
06 Aug 2025 to
06 Aug 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:00 PM
End Date:
14 Aug 2025 to
14 Aug 2025 –
03:00 PM to
09:30 PM
2504272982
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
08 Aug 2025 to
09 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
15 Aug 2025 to
16 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:00 AM
Course notes
Course Runs Friday August 8, Monday August 11 to Friday August 15 (6 days, No Saturday or Sunday) Includes AMOA course.
2507525014
Al Anderson Memorial Pool
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
10 Aug 2025 to
11 Aug 2025 –
06:00 PM to
03:00 AM
End Date:
15 Aug 2025 to
16 Aug 2025 –
06:00 PM to
03:00 AM
6045142860
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
11 Aug 2025 to
11 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
10:30 PM
End Date:
22 Aug 2025 to
22 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
10:30 PM
2504757600
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
11 Aug 2025 to
12 Aug 2025 –
05:00 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
20 Aug 2025 to
21 Aug 2025 –
05:00 PM to
12:00 AM
2508283655
Summerland Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
12 Aug 2025 to
13 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
End Date:
21 Aug 2025 to
22 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
250494447
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
18 Aug 2025 to
19 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
23 Aug 2025 to
24 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
2504757100
Al Anderson Memorial Pool
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
24 Aug 2025 to
25 Aug 2025 –
06:00 PM to
03:00 AM
End Date:
29 Aug 2025 to
30 Aug 2025 –
06:00 PM to
03:00 AM
6045142860
Canfor Leisure Pool
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool
Start Date:
04 Oct 2025 to
05 Oct 2025 –
08:00 PM to
02:30 AM
End Date:
02 Nov 2025 to
03 Nov 2025 –
09:00 PM to
03:30 AM
2505617636
Facility Name
City, Region
Dates
Price
LIT Aquatics – Watermania
Richmond,
11 May 2025 to 12 May 2025
Free!
Penticton Community Centre
Penticton,
11 May 2025 to 12 May 2025
$126.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver,
11 May 2025 to 12 May 2025
Free!
Grand Forks Aquatic Centre
Grand Forks,
15 May 2025 to 17 May 2025
$135.00
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Outdoor Pool
Armstrong,
16 May 2025 to 16 May 2025
$115.00
Sechelt Aquatic Centre
Sechelt,
16 May 2025 to 17 May 2025
Free!
Golden Swimming Pool
Golden,
16 May 2025 to 17 May 2025
$80.00
Recreation Oak Bay
Victoria,Vancouver Island
17 May 2025 to 18 May 2025
$124.00
Walnut Grove Community Centre
Langley,
17 May 2025 to 18 May 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver,
18 May 2025 to 19 May 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam,
19 May 2025 to 20 May 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Abbotsford,
19 May 2025 to 20 May 2025
Free!
Fernie Aquatic Center
Fernie,
24 May 2025 to 25 May 2025
Free!
Houston Leisure Facility
Houston,
25 May 2025 to 26 May 2025
$140.00
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Victoria,Vancouver Island
25 May 2025 to 26 May 2025
$119.00
Vernon Recreation Centre
Vernon,
25 May 2025 to 26 May 2025
$114.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver,
25 May 2025 to 26 May 2025
Free!
Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex
Coquitlam,
31 May 2025 to 01 Jun 2025
$90.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver,
01 Jun 2025 to 02 Jun 2025
Free!
Ladner Leisure Centre
Delta,
01 Jun 2025 to 02 Jun 2025
$142.00
Beban Park
Nanaimo,Vancouver Island
07 Jun 2025 to 08 Jun 2025
$120.00
Walnut Grove Community Centre
Langley,
07 Jun 2025 to 08 Jun 2025
Free!
SEAPARC Complex
Sooke,Vancouver Island
07 Jun 2025 to 08 Jun 2025
$120.00
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Maple Ridge,
08 Jun 2025 to 09 Jun 2025
Free!
Powell River Recreation Complex
Powell River,Vancouver Island
08 Jun 2025 to 09 Jun 2025
$125.00
LIT Aquatics – Watermania
Richmond,
08 Jun 2025 to 09 Jun 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver,
08 Jun 2025 to 09 Jun 2025
Free!
Prince George Aquatic Centre
Prince George,
13 Jun 2025 to 15 Jun 2025
$162.00
Creston and District Community Complex
Creston,
14 Jun 2025 to 16 Jun 2025
$143.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver,
15 Jun 2025 to 16 Jun 2025
Free!
Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Center
Westbank,
22 Jun 2025 to 23 Jun 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver,
22 Jun 2025 to 23 Jun 2025
Free!
West Vancouver Aquatic Centre
West Vancouver,
29 Jun 2025 to 29 Jun 2025
$110.00
Parkinson Recreation Centre
Kelowna,
29 Jun 2025 to 30 Jun 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey,
29 Jun 2025 to 30 Jun 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam,
29 Jun 2025 to 30 Jun 2025
Free!
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver,
29 Jun 2025 to 30 Jun 2025
Free!
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Outdoor Pool
Armstrong,
03 Jul 2025 to 03 Jul 2025
$115.00
Cranbrook Aquatic Centre
Cranbrook,
06 Jul 2025 to 07 Jul 2025
Free!
Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre
Chetwynd,
06 Jul 2025 to 07 Jul 2025
$202.00
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
Qualicum Beach,Vancouver Island
13 Jul 2025 to 14 Jul 2025
$120.00
Beban Park
Nanaimo,Vancouver Island
19 Jul 2025 to 20 Jul 2025
$499.00
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Victoria,Vancouver Island
02 Aug 2025 to 03 Aug 2025
$125.00
Vernon Recreation Centre
Vernon,
17 Aug 2025 to 18 Aug 2025
Free!
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Victoria,Vancouver Island
24 Aug 2025 to 25 Aug 2025
$125.00
Canfor Leisure Pool
Prince George,
24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026
$164.00
LIT Aquatics – Watermania
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
11 May 2025 to
12 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
11 May 2025 to
12 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:00 AM
604-536-6410
Penticton Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
11 May 2025 to
12 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
End Date:
11 May 2025 to
12 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
2504902426
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
11 May 2025 to
12 May 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
End Date:
11 May 2025 to
12 May 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
604-536-6410
Grand Forks Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
15 May 2025 to
16 May 2025 –
10:30 PM to
03:00 AM
End Date:
16 May 2025 to
17 May 2025 –
07:30 PM to
12:00 AM
Course notes
Online Registration at: https://app.univerusrec.com/rdkbpub/ or call 250.442.2202.
2504422202
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Outdoor Pool
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
16 May 2025 to
16 May 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:30 PM
End Date:
16 May 2025 to
16 May 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:30 PM
Course notes
National Lifeguard Recertification courses are available to renew your NL award to “current” status. Attend the National Lifeguard Precert/Recert for the award which you wish to recertify. Each NL “option” is available in a recert exam format (i.e., NL Pool Recert, Waterpark Recert, Waterfront Recert, or Surf Recert). The NL Precert: Affiliates schedule an “NL Precert” prior to the NL Recert exam. The NL Precert clinic is designed to deliver program updates to lifeguards and offer essential skill practice prior to being evaluated. The NL Precert is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended for candidate success in the recert exam.
May 16th from 8-4:30 pm & July 3rd from 8-4:30 pm
Prerequisites: National Lifeguard (need not be current)
Minimum 6 Candidates for the course to run.
Costs: $115.00
Advanced courses are non-refundable without a doctor’s note and will incur a 15% administrative fee if they are refunded.
2505460914
2505460914
Sechelt Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
16 May 2025 to
17 May 2025 –
05:00 PM to
02:00 AM
End Date:
16 May 2025 to
17 May 2025 –
05:00 PM to
02:00 AM
6048856800
Golden Swimming Pool
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
16 May 2025 to
17 May 2025 –
11:00 PM to
04:00 AM
End Date:
17 May 2025 to
17 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
07:00 PM
2503442118
Recreation Oak Bay
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
17 May 2025 to
18 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
17 May 2025 to
18 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
2505957946
Walnut Grove Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
17 May 2025 to
18 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
17 May 2025 to
18 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
6045336090
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
18 May 2025 to
19 May 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
End Date:
18 May 2025 to
19 May 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
19 May 2025 to
20 May 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:00 AM
End Date:
19 May 2025 to
20 May 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:00 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
19 May 2025 to
20 May 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:30 AM
End Date:
19 May 2025 to
20 May 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:30 AM
604-536-6410
Fernie Aquatic Center
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
24 May 2025 to
25 May 2025 –
03:00 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
24 May 2025 to
25 May 2025 –
03:00 PM to
12:00 AM
2504234466
Houston Leisure Facility
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
25 May 2025 to
26 May 2025 –
03:30 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
25 May 2025 to
26 May 2025 –
03:30 PM to
12:30 AM
2508457420
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
25 May 2025 to
26 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
25 May 2025 to
26 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
2504757600
Vernon Recreation Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
25 May 2025 to
26 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
25 May 2025 to
26 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
2505503662
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
25 May 2025 to
26 May 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
End Date:
25 May 2025 to
26 May 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
604-536-6410
Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
31 May 2025 to
01 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
31 May 2025 to
01 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
12:00 AM
6049274386
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
01 Jun 2025 to
02 Jun 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
End Date:
01 Jun 2025 to
02 Jun 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
604-536-6410
Ladner Leisure Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
01 Jun 2025 to
02 Jun 2025 –
06:00 PM to
02:30 AM
End Date:
01 Jun 2025 to
02 Jun 2025 –
06:00 PM to
02:30 AM
Course notes
Ladner Leisure Centre
June 1st
Please bring proof of certification
6049463310
Beban Park
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
07 Jun 2025 to
08 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
End Date:
07 Jun 2025 to
08 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
2507565200
2507565200
Walnut Grove Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
07 Jun 2025 to
08 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
07 Jun 2025 to
08 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
6045336090
SEAPARC Complex
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
07 Jun 2025 to
08 Jun 2025 –
04:30 PM to
01:00 AM
End Date:
07 Jun 2025 to
08 Jun 2025 –
04:30 PM to
01:00 AM
Course notes
Saturday June 7, 9:30am – 6pm, visit https://www.seaparc.ca/ to register or call reception at 250-642-8000
2506428000
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
08 Jun 2025 to
09 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
08 Jun 2025 to
09 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
12:00 AM
604-536-6410
Powell River Recreation Complex
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
08 Jun 2025 to
09 Jun 2025 –
03:30 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
08 Jun 2025 to
09 Jun 2025 –
03:30 PM to
12:00 AM
6044852891
LIT Aquatics – Watermania
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
08 Jun 2025 to
09 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
08 Jun 2025 to
09 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:00 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
08 Jun 2025 to
09 Jun 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
End Date:
08 Jun 2025 to
09 Jun 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
604-536-6410
Prince George Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
13 Jun 2025 to
14 Jun 2025 –
11:00 PM to
04:30 AM
End Date:
14 Jun 2025 to
15 Jun 2025 –
08:00 PM to
12:00 AM
2505617542
Creston and District Community Complex
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
14 Jun 2025 to
14 Jun 2025 –
07:00 PM to
11:00 PM
End Date:
15 Jun 2025 to
16 Jun 2025 –
06:30 PM to
01:00 AM
Course notes
Visit rdck.ca/recreation for more information
2504287127
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
15 Jun 2025 to
16 Jun 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
End Date:
15 Jun 2025 to
16 Jun 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
604-536-6410
Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Center
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
22 Jun 2025 to
23 Jun 2025 –
03:30 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
22 Jun 2025 to
23 Jun 2025 –
03:30 PM to
12:30 AM
7787977665
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
22 Jun 2025 to
23 Jun 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
End Date:
22 Jun 2025 to
23 Jun 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
604-536-6410
West Vancouver Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
29 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:00 PM
End Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
29 Jun 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:00 PM
6049257270
Parkinson Recreation Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
30 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
End Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
30 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
2504698800
2504698840
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
30 Jun 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:00 AM
End Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
30 Jun 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:00 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
30 Jun 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:00 AM
End Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
30 Jun 2025 –
05:00 PM to
01:00 AM
604-536-6410
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
30 Jun 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
End Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
30 Jun 2025 –
05:30 PM to
01:30 AM
604-536-6410
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Outdoor Pool
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
03 Jul 2025 to
03 Jul 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:30 PM
End Date:
03 Jul 2025 to
03 Jul 2025 –
03:00 PM to
11:30 PM
Course notes
National Lifeguard Recertification courses are available to renew your NL award to “current” status. Attend the National Lifeguard Precert/Recert for the award which you wish to recertify. Each NL “option” is available in a recert exam format (i.e., NL Pool Recert, Waterpark Recert, Waterfront Recert, or Surf Recert). The NL Precert: Affiliates schedule an “NL Precert” prior to the NL Recert exam. The NL Precert clinic is designed to deliver program updates to lifeguards and offer essential skill practice prior to being evaluated. The NL Precert is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended for candidate success in the recert exam.
May 16th from 8-4:30 pm & July 3rd from 8-4:30 pm
Prerequisites: National Lifeguard (need not be current)
Minimum 6 Candidates for the course to run.
Costs: $115.00
Advanced courses are non-refundable without a doctor’s note and will incur a 15% administrative fee if they are refunded.
2505460914
2505460914
Cranbrook Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
06 Jul 2025 to
07 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
06 Jul 2025 to
07 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:00 AM
250489220
Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
06 Jul 2025 to
07 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
06 Jul 2025 to
07 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
2507882214
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
13 Jul 2025 to
14 Jul 2025 –
03:00 PM to
12:00 AM
End Date:
13 Jul 2025 to
14 Jul 2025 –
03:00 PM to
12:00 AM
2507525014
Beban Park
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
19 Jul 2025 to
20 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
End Date:
19 Jul 2025 to
20 Jul 2025 –
04:00 PM to
01:00 AM
2507565200
2507565200
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
02 Aug 2025 to
03 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
02 Aug 2025 to
03 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
2504757600
Vernon Recreation Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
17 Aug 2025 to
18 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
17 Aug 2025 to
18 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
2505503662
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
24 Aug 2025 to
25 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
End Date:
24 Aug 2025 to
25 Aug 2025 –
04:00 PM to
12:30 AM
2504757100
Canfor Leisure Pool
Course:
National Lifeguard Pool Recert
Start Date:
24 Jan 2026 to
25 Jan 2026 –
09:00 PM to
01:15 AM
End Date:
25 Jan 2026 to
26 Jan 2026 –
09:00 PM to
02:00 AM
Course notes
Candidates must bring a pocket mask and whistle for this course.
Lifeguard tool kits (fanny-pack) are available for purchase upon request.
Please bring proof of NL Pool Option award (need not be current) to present to the instructor on the first day of the course.
Friday January 24 1:00PM-5:15PM
Saturday January 25 1:00PM-6:00PM
2505617636
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