Become a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard!
Aquatic Leadership = Job training, skills and friends for life! Successfully complete your NLS and instructor certifications at Dovercourt and you will be guaranteed a lifeguard/ swim instructor position in the next session.
Below are the categories and programs one can take; scroll down to see an illustrated path.
Bronze programs
Are you a swim-loving person who has finished the Junior Lifeguard program? Take the next step in your aquatic journey with the LSS Bronze programs:
- Bronze Star
- Bronze Medallion / Emergency 1st Aid
- Bronze Cross / Standard First Aid
Become or recertify with lifeguard courses!
- National Lifeguard (NL)
- NL recert
- Old Farts NL Recert
- Swim Instructor
- Lifesaving Instructor
- NL Instructor
- LSS Instructor Trainer Course
- Examiner Course
- LSS SFA Instructors
- Aquatic Supervisor
- Aquatic Management Instructor
The Aquatic Leadership Path:
Become a lifeguard & swim instructor
At Dovercourt, we pride ourselves in being the finest leadership training centre in Eastern Ontario. Programs are offered year ’round.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be provided up to 3 weeks (21 days) prior to the start date and subject to a $20 administration fee (this fee is waived if the amount is left as an account credit).
Within 3 weeks (21 days) of a program start, refunds will not be issued other than in extraordinary circumstances, and with medical documentation.
Many of the aquatic leadership courses are held over multiple days and times. Click the ‘Register’ button for each to see the days and times.