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: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
End Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Times: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Dufferin Clark Community Centre - 1441 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill, ON L4J 7R4, 905-832-8554
Cost: Please refer to the City of Vaughan for more information - cost covers Lifesaving Society course materials and exam fees.
Aquatic Leadership Courses through the City of Vaughan 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
Dufferin Clark Community Centre - Tuesday and Thursday Classes.
February 10, 2026 to June 9, 2026
- February 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
- March 3, 5, 10, 12, 31
- April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
- May 5, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28
- June 2, 4
Remote Learning Only Classes
Please review System Requirements and Policies & Procedures.
- March 24, 26
- April 25
- May 7, 14
- June 9
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 (Vaughan).
Step 2. Register with the City of Vaughan. Registration with the City of Vaughan will not occur until the course is confirmed to be running.
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.