National Lifeguard
Courses offered year-round.
Weekend and Weekday Evening Formats Available
LIFEGUARDING
ACADEMY
Lifeguarding Academy offers all aquatic and first aid certification courses. Search or click below to find the right course for yourself.
First time looking into becoming a lifeguard or instructor in Canada? Learn the steps involved in becoming a lifeguard or an instructor in Canada.
Lifeguarding Academy is Toronto's official school of first aid and lifeguarding. All courses are WSIB approved and accredited through the Royal Lifesaving Society of Canada.
Our support team can be reached through email, phone and online live-chat between the hours of 9am-8pm, 7 days a week. We are proud to offer support in English, French, Chinese, Spanish and Farsi.
Our free recert reminder service takes the hassle out of keeping your qualifications up to date. Our system will email you 2 months before your expiry date to give you plenty of time to find a course. This service is offered exclusively at LGA.
Upon successful completion of your course, candidates receive an instant temporary certification that can be used to prove their credentials with employers and schools.
Our students get employment priority with our partners such as certain YMCAs, Canada’s Wonderland, Propel, and many more organizations. Visit our job postings for more details.
Our experienced instructors use various teaching methods and personalized approaches to deliver content to every type of learner and ensure the success of every student. Lifeguarding Academy has one of the highest success rates!
Lifeguarding Academy offers the most frequent courses compared to other organizations. By offering our courses every weekend, we are able to offer personalized schedules for every type of learner. Contact us today to customize your course.
Lifeguarding Academy offers all levels of first aid and lifeguard training. Whether you are just starting to look into the process or know exactly what course you are looking for, you can find it at LGA.
Academy students are provided exclusive access to a large and continuously updated database of resources to always keep their knowledge up to date and be aware of the latest changes.
Lifeguarding Academy offers all Bronze, National Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, Instructor and Advanced courses. Through Lifeguarding Academy, you can take all of the necessary courses to become certified as a first aider, lifeguard, or instructor nationwide. All Lifeguarding Academy courses are facilitated under the Academy Guarantee are WISB approved, and accredited by the Royal Lifesaving Society of Canada.
Please be advised that the recent postal service interruption may cause delays in delivery of your certifications.
We will continue to provide temporary certifications immediately at end of your course. Our temporary certifications are legally accredited and accepted by all employers and governing organizations across Canada.
Please note that Lifeguarding Academy has no control over the duration of a potential service disruption.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support.
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