Part 2: Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership, Grade 12 University/College (PLF4M1) - Semester 2
Registration is now open
This program includes the Lifesaving Society's National Lifeguard Certification and the Lifesaving Society’s Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Certification which are embedded in the Ontario Curriculum
Ministry of Education - Ontario Secondary School Credit and Lifesaving Society Certifications:
- 1 Secondary School Credit – Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership, Grade 12 University/College (PLF4M1)
- Lifesaving Society's National Lifeguard Certification
- Lifesaving Society’s Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Certification
Prerequisites
Students must:
- hold Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid (current certifications preferred)
- be 15 years of age by test dates
- currently attend a Secondary School (Grades 9 - 12)
- have completed at least 1 Secondary School Health and Physical Education Credit
Location and Times
Start Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
End Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Times: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Wave Pool - 5 Hopkins St., Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0C1, 905-508-9283
Cost: Please refer to the City of Richmond Hill for more information - cost covers Lifesaving Society course materials and exam fees.
Aquatic Leadership Courses through the City of Richmond Hill recommend 100% attendance. Late admission cannot be granted. For this reason, cancellation requests must be submitted a minimum of five business days prior to the start of the first class in order to receive a refund. No refund will be granted for late requests.
Pool and Classroom Instruction
The Wave Pool - Monday and Wednesday Classes.
February 9, 2026 to June 22, 2026
- February 9, 11, 18, 23, 25
- March 2, 4, 9. 11
- April 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
- May 6, 11, 13, 20, 25, 27
- June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
Remote Learning Only Classes
Please review System Requirements and Policies & Procedures.
- March 23, 25, 30
- April 1
- May 2
- June 22
Course Expectations will be assessed and evaluated using Standard Lifesaving Society evaluation criteria and the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Expectations.
“An examiner and Instructor Trainer from the Lifesaving Society will evaluate the aquatic skills required for National Lifeguard and Swim and Lifesaving Instructor certifications.”
Contact Information
aquaticleadership@yrdsb.ca or (905) 884-3434 or 1-877-280-8180
How to Register
Registration involves two steps:
Step 1. Register with YRDSB Aquatic Leadership Program (Richmond Hill).
Step 2. Register with the City of Richmond Hill for the LSS National LG, Swim & Lifesaving Instructors, YRDSB Credit.
The decision to run classes is based on student enrollment and teacher availability. Students must attend all classes. Assessments and Evaluations will occur throughout the program.
International Student Fee: A payment of $1,000 will be collected electronically once programming starts. Please note refunds available upon request in writing up until the third day of class.