LEADERSHIP COURSES overview
Leadership swim courses such as Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross are about far more than swimming—they build confidence, responsibility, and real-world life-saving skills.
Swim Leadership Starts Here
Lifesaving Skills & Leadership
Learn first aid, CPR, rescue techniques, and emergency response while building teamwork, decision-making, and confidence under pressure.
Pathway to Certification & Work
Gain qualifications that lead to lifeguarding or swim instructing, opening doors to meaningful employment and real-world experience.
Lifelong Skills In & Out of the Water
The Life Saving Society Pathway to Lifeguarding
1
Bronze Star
2
Bronze Med
13 years+
3
Basic
First Aid
4
Bronze Cross
5
Intermediate
First Aid
National Lifeguard
15 years+
Our Leadership Programs
Bronze star
Bronze medallion
bronze cross
Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross
Intermediate First Aid
National lifeguard
Important PROGRAM Information
- We offer Sports Programs for Kids aged 4-17 years.
- We have three locations – West (North York), Parkway (Markham) and Lakeshore (Leslieville, Studio District, Downtown East).*
- *Offerings vary by location.
- You do not need to be a member to attend our Kids Sports Programs.
- Need gear? Check out our Sports Shops for kid sized racquets, swim googles, swim suits and more!
Register for Leadership Programs
West Swim Leadership Crash Course – Bronze Medallion + BFA (Group)
Ages 13+
Description
Pre-Requisites: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).
Bronze Medallion w/Emergency First Aid (CPR-B) teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles, embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness.
Required Reference materials: Canadian Lifesaving Manual, it is the candidates responsibility to obtain a copy, rental copies will be available on site for those who need.
Note: It is the responsibility of the swimmer and/or parent/guardian to ensure they meet the program prerequisites required for the course. If the registrant meets the prerequisites but does not meet the age requirement, please contact the Aquatics Manager at westaquatics@mayfairclubs.com for assistance.
Pricing
Member Pricing
3 Sessions
$331.10 (14% off)
Non Member Pricing
3 Sessions
$385.00
West Swim Leadership Crash Course – Bronze Cross (Group)
Ages 13+
Description
Pricing
Member Pricing
3 Sessions
$301.00 (14% off)
Non Member Pricing
3 Sessions
$350.00
West Swim Leadership Crash Course – Bronze Combo (Group)
Ages 13+
Description
Pricing
Member Pricing
6 Sessions
$516.00 (14% off)
Non Member Pricing
6 Sessions
90 Min: $600.00
West Swim Intermediate First Aid & CPR-C (Group – 2 Day Course)
Ages 8+
Description
Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, chest injuries, and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification.
Pricing
Member Pricing
2-Day Course: $150.50 (14% off)
Non Member Pricing
2-Day Course: $175
West Swim Leadership Crash Course – National Lifeguard Pool (Group)
Ages 15+
Description
National Lifeguard – Pool certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards. The National Lifeguard course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes that will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments.
Pricing
Member Pricing
Five Day Crash Course
National Lifeguard: $500 (14% off)
Non Member Pricing
Five Day Crash Course
National Lifeguard: $550