*This program is not running this semester. Information about the 2024-2025 school year will be available in the fall.
Part 2: Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership (PLF4M1)
Includes the Lifesaving Society's National Lifeguard Certification and the Lifesaving Society’s Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Certification, 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 (PLF4M)
Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Pool
Prerequisites
Students must:
be 15 years of age by test dates
hold Bronze Cross certification and Standard First Aid (current certifications preferred)
currently be attending Secondary School
Location and Times
Start Date: Monday, February 5, 2024
End Date: Monday, June 17, 2024
Times: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex - 1400 Wellington Street East, Aurora, ON 905-726-4770
Cost: $300.00 (Covers Lifesaving Society course materials and exam fees; all types of payment accepted by Town of Aurora)
Aquatic Leadership Courses through the Town of Aurora 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
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex - Monday and Wednesday Classes.
February 5, 2024 - June 17, 2024
February 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, 26, and 28
March 4, 6, 18, and 25
April 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, and 29
May 1, 8, 13, 15, 22, and 27
June 3, 5, 10, and 12
Remote Learning Only Classes
Please review System Requirements and Policies & Procedures.
March 20 and 27
April 6
May 11 and 29
June 17
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 (Aurora) - Registration webpage.
Step 2. Register with the Town of Aurora.