Part 2: Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership, Grade 12 University/College (PLF4M1) - Semester 2: Registration is now closed
Includes the Lifesaving Society's National Lifeguard Certification and the Lifesaving Society’s Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Certification 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
- have completed at least 1 Secondary School Health and Physical Education Credit
Location and Times
Start Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
End Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Times: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Milliken Mills Community Centre - 7600 Kennedy Rd., Markham, ON L3R 9S5, 905-477-6410
Cost: $300.00 (Covers Lifesaving Society course materials and exam fees; all types of payment accepted by City of Markham)
Aquatic Leadership Courses through the City of Markham 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
Milliken Mills Community Centre - Tuesday and Thursday Classes.
February 11, 2025 - June 10, 2025
- February 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
- March 4, 6, 18, 20
- April 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
- May 1, 6, 13, 20, 22, 27, 29
- June 3, 5, 10
Remote Learning Only Classes
Please review System Requirements and Policies & Procedures.
- March, 25, 27
- April 26
- May 8, 15
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.
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 at Aquatic Leadership Program (Markham) - Registration webpage. Registration is now closed.
Step 2. Register with the City of Markham.