The City of Cambridge Leadership Path breaks down the training needed to become a lifeguard & swim instructor. The program is offered to those at least 13 years old, through the Lifesaving Society at our pool facilities. 

To start your journey by registering for courses listed below.   

Due to Lifesaving Society's program regulations, course capacity minimums must be met for courses to run. 

Current Aquatics Leadership Course Offerings

(Winter 2026)

CoursesStart DateEnd Date Location
Bronze Star January 12, 2026 February 23, 2026 W. G. Johnson Centre
Assistant Instructor January 16, 2026 January 18, 2026 W. G. Johnson Centre
Bronze Star January 16, 2026 February 20, 2026 W. G. Johnson Centre
Swim, Lifesaving, & EFA Instructor January 22, 2026 February 1, 2026 W. G. Johnson Centre
Bronze Cross January 24, 2026 February 28, 2026 W. G. Johnson Centre
National Lifeguard - Pool (Full Course) March 16, 2026 March 20, 2026 W. G. Johnson Centre
Standard First Aid Instructor March 20, 2026 March 22, 2026 W. G. Johnson Centre
Standard First Aid & CPR-C (Full Course) March 21, 2026 March 22, 2026 W. G. Johnson Centre
Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid March 26, 2026 March 29, 2026 W. G. Johnson Centre

Recertification Courses 

Fall 2025 & Winter 2026

CoursesCourse DatesLocation
Standard First Aid & CPR-C (Recertification) February 8, 2026 W. G. Johnson Centre
National Lifeguard - Pool (Recertification) March 14, 2026 John Dolson Centre