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Aquatic Leadership & Certification Programs

Registration for Aquatic Certification Programs must occur in person at a City of Fort Saskatchewan facility or over the phone at 780-992-6162. Harbour Pool offers a wide range of Lifesaving Society Aquatic Certification and Leadership Programs, including: -Junior Lifeguard Club -Bronze Medal Awards -National Lifeguard -Swim and Lifesaving Instructor -Provincially-Recognized First Aid Courses

Lifesaving Society Bronze Star 4 Classes


Prerequisite; suggested 8 + years

Bronze Medallion 2 Classes


Prerequisite: Completion of the Lifesaving Society's Bronze Star Award or 13+ years.

Bronze Medallion 5 Classes


Prerequisite: Completion of the Lifesaving Society's Bronze Star Award or 13+ years.

Intermediate First Aid/O2


Please call to register in this program: 780-992-6162 This program offers certifications in Intermediate First Aid and Oxygen Administration.

Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross 3 Classes


Please call to register in this program: 780-992-6162 Prerequisites: Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion award (need not be current), Basic First Aid or higher (need not be current)

National Lifeguard 4 Classes


Please call to register in this program: 780-992-6162 Prerequisites: 15 years old, Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross award (need not be current), Basic First Aid or higher (need not be current). Aquatic Emergency Care recommended, but not required.

Swim and Lifesaving Instructor - Summer Session


Please call to register in this program: 780-992-6162 Prerequisite(s): minimum 15 years old and Bronze Cross or higher (need not be current).

Swim & Lifesaving Instructor 6 Classes


Please call to register in this program: 780-992-6162 Prerequisite(s): minimum 15 years old and Bronze Cross or higher (need not be current).

SwimAbilities Instructor


Please call to register in this program: 780-992-6162 Pre-Requesites: Current Swim or Lifesaving Instructor.

Swim Abilities Instructor


Please call to register in this program: 780-992-6162 Pre-Requesites: Current Swim or Lifesaving Instructor.

National Lifeguard & O2 recertification


This is a recertification course for National Lifeguard and Oxygen Administration. Prior completion of National Lifeguard(need not be current) and Intermidiate First Aid CPR-C &AED (must be current), are required for enrollment.

Intermediate First Aid Recertification


Aquatic Leaders in Training Program


Develop leadership skills, gain practical aquatic experience, and explore future certification and employment opportunities. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross (does not need to be current) and current Intermediate First Aid.