Want to earn a high school credit while training to be a certified lifeguard? Students can register for the Aquatics Leadership Program and earn qualifications such as Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid + CPR + AED; Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross Certification; National Lifeguard Certification, and Instructors. The program is available to all public, private and Catholic students. Please note that some age restrictions will be enforced due to lifeguard certification guidelines.

The Aquatics Leadership Program is now welcoming applications for:

CITY OF BARRIE, East Bayfield Recreation Centre

1 High School Credit; Standard First Aid + CPR C + AED; Bronze Medallion; Bronze Cross; National Lifeguard Certification *** must be 16 years of age by June 12, 2017

Mondays' 5 - 9:30 p.m. plus 2 Saturdays' (8 hours each)

December 5 - June 12, 2017

Please register with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board

CITY OF ORILLIA, Orillia YMCA

1 High School Credit; Bronze Medallion; Bronze Cross; Standard First Aid + CPR C + AED; Life Saving Assistant Instructors; High Five PHCD; .  You must be 14 years of age by June 13, 2017

Tuesdays' 5 - 9:00 p.m. plus 2 Saturdays (8 hours each)

February 7 - June 13, 2017

Please register with the City of Orillia

Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School Students

1 High School Credit; Bronze Medallion; Bronze Cross; Standard First Aid + CPR C + AED; Life Saving Assistant Instructors; High Five PHCD;   You must be 14 years of age by June 13, 2017

February 6 - June 2017 (end of semester)

Please visit the guidance departments for information and registration.

We ask that all participants register at least one week prior to the program start date.

Please visit the Aquatics Leadership page for more information.