Train with purpose.
Lead with confidence.
Save lives.
Step beyond basic swimming and into something extraordinary. The Rady JCC’s Specialty Aquatics programs are more than just certifications. They’re the start of a powerful journey. Whether you want to become a lifeguard, inspire future swimmers, or simply build skills that can save lives, you’ll find your path here.
These nationally recognized courses challenge you to grow mentally, physically, and emotionally. You’ll learn to make smart decisions under pressure, take charge in emergencies, and lead with clarity and confidence in and around the water.
Taught by expert instructors in a supportive, high-energy environment, every course equips you with the tools to step up, stand out, and make a difference at the pool, in your community, and in your future career.
This is more than training. This is where leaders are made.
Bronze Medallion
Build the foundation of lifesaving.
This course challenges candidates mentally and physically, introducing the four core components of water rescue: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. You’ll learn critical problem-solving and risk assessment skills to help you make smart decisions in, on, and around water.
Bronze Medallion is the first step on the path to becoming a lifeguard, and a prerequisite for Bronze Cross.
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Bronze Cross
Step up as a leader and first responder.
Bronze Cross builds on the Medallion course and begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding. You’ll expand your water rescue techniques, practice active surveillance skills, and develop the teamwork and communication needed to respond effectively to aquatic emergencies.
This course is the next step toward becoming an assistant lifeguard and is a prerequisite for National Lifeguard certification.
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National Lifeguard Certification
Protect, prevent, respond.
As the gold standard of lifeguard training in Canada, this course prepares you for real-world aquatic environments with a focus on prevention, emergency response, teamwork, and first aid. National Lifeguard certification is recognized coast to coast and is required to work as a professional lifeguard.
Develop confidence, leadership, and life-saving readiness through in-depth training in both water rescue and safety management.
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Swim Instructor & Lifesaving Instructor Course
Inspire the next generation of swimmers.
This dual certification program prepares you to teach and evaluate swimming and lifesaving skills as part of the Lifesaving Society’s national curriculum. You’ll gain hands-on experience in lesson planning, teaching methods, stroke development, and evaluation techniques.
As a Swim Instructor, you’ll guide swimmers through the Swim for Life program.
As a Lifesaving Instructor, you’ll teach advanced programs like Swim Patrol, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross.
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