Start your aquatic career path off on the right foot! Genesis Place is an authorized training partner in delivering Lifesaving Society water safety programs and certifications.
Minimum registration numbers must be met one week prior to start date in order for courses to run.
1
Become a Slide Attendant
Required courses include:
Minimum 15 years of age
Intermediate First Aid & CPR C
Bronze Medallion + Bronze Cross are considered assets
2
Become a Swim Instructor
Required courses include:
Bronze Star (optional) Prerequisites: Ages 8 and up with strong swimming ability and Swim Patrol experience recommended
Bronze Medallion
Intermediate First Aid & CPR C
Bronze Cross Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion + Intermediate First Aid & CPR C
Swim for Life Instructor Certification (15 years and older) Prerequisite: Intermediate First Aid & CPR C + Bronze Cross
3
Become a Lifeguard
Bronze Star (optional) Prerequisites: Ages 8 and up with strong swimming ability and Swim Patrol experience recommended
Bronze Medallion
Intermediate First Aid & CPR C
Bronze Cross Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion + Intermediate First Aid & CPR C
National Lifeguard (15 years and older) Prerequisites: Bronze Cross + Intermediate First Aid & CPR C
* Must be a minimum 16 years of age to work as a lifeguard with The City of Airdrie at Genesis Place.
Register for an aquatic certification course
Cancellations and refunds
The City of Airdrie reserves the right to cancel and/or combine programs that have not met minimum enrolment numbers.
A full reimbursement will be issued should a program be cancelled.
Withdrawal from any program prior to commencement will be subject to a non-refundable $10 administration fee per registrant. Refunds after commencement are not permitted.