Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision.
The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as Assistant Lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
To be employed as an assistant lifeguard, an individual should be a minimum of 15 years of age and hold (at a minimum) a current Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross certification and a current Emergency First Aid certification.
Prerequisites
Bronze Medallion (need not be current)
Candidates are responsible for having the correct prerequisites. If you have any questions in regards to this please reach out to us.
Recognition
Bronze Cross medal and digital certificate
Currency
If a Bronze Cross award is used for employment (e.g. some jurisdictions require Bronze Cross to supervise school groups or camps), the award must be current within two (2) years.
Recertification
Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision. The Bronze Cross Recertification tests mandatory items to become recertified.
Prerequisites
Bronze Cross (need not be current)
Candidates are responsible for having the correct prerequisites. If you have any questions in regards to this please reach out to us.
Recognition
Digital certificate
Currency
If a Bronze award is used for employment (e.g. assistant lifeguard/some jurisdictions use Bronze Cross holders to supervise school groups or camps), the award must be recertified every two (2) years.
This course runs on Friday evenings 5:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays 1:00pm to 5:00pm. January 30 to February 21, 2026; no classes on February 13th and February 14th.
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and must be 13 years old.
Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision in aquatic facilities. Swimmers develop proficiency at performing patient assessments, managing aquatic spinal injuries and preventing loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies, while developing stroke endurance and fitness training skills. Includes the CPR-C certification and is one of the prerequisite awards for all advanced Lifeguarding and Leadership training programs. It is also worth two Grade 11 high school credits. Canadian Life Saving Manual is required (additional fee). There is a non-refundable exam fee of $20.00. 100% attendance is required; please bring your Bronze Medallion certificate to your first class to show your instructor.
The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as Assistant Lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and must be 13 years old.
Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision in aquatic facilities. Swimmers develop proficiency at performing patient assessments, managing aquatic spinal injuries and preventing loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies, while developing stroke endurance and fitness training skills. Includes the CPR-C certification and is one of the prerequisite awards for all advanced Lifeguarding and Leadership training programs. It is also worth two Grade 11 high school credits. Canadian Life Saving Manual is required (additional fee). There is a non-refundable exam fee of $20.00. 100% attendance is required; please bring your Bronze Medallion certificate to your first class to show your instructor.
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and must be 13 years old.
Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision in aquatic facilities. Swimmers develop proficiency at performing patient assessments, managing aquatic spinal injuries and preventing loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies, while developing stroke endurance and fitness training skills. Includes the CPR-C certification and is one of the prerequisite awards for all advanced Lifeguarding and Leadership training programs. It is also worth two Grade 11 high school credits. Canadian Life Saving Manual is required (additional fee). There is a non-refundable exam fee of $20.00. 100% attendance is required; please bring your Bronze Medallion certificate to your first class to show your instructor.
The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as Assistant Lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion
