National Lifeguard - Recert at Markham YMCA Main Pool

    National Lifeguard - Recert | #141892
    6 hours
    15+

    as at 22 Aug 2026

    22 Aug 2026

    Sa

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    Sa

    Markham YMCA

    Main Pool

    Fee: $115
    Description

    The National Lifeguard Recertification exam is your opportunity to demostrate your skills and rectify your award. You are responsible for reviewing the required content and skills.
    Prerequisite: National Lifeguard Certification (Need not to be current) but must be presented at the start of the course.
    Physical Requirements:
    1. Object recovery: Demonstrate anaerobic fitness and strength for an object recovery: Starting in the water, swim 15 metres and surface dive to recover a 9 kg (20 lb.) object; surface and carry the object 5 metres – all within 40 seconds.2. Sprint challenge: Demonstrate anaerobic fitness: Starting in the water, swim 50 metres within 60 seconds (50 yd. within 55 seconds).3. Endurance challenge: Demonstrate aerobic fitness and endurance: Swim 400 metres within 10 minutes (400 yd. within 9:10 minutes).
    Verification of Identity Policy:
    All candidates; whether original or recertification, must verify their identity to the instructor. Original, copy, or digital copies of identification are accepted.
    The Lifesaving Society Ontario (the ""Society"") requires that the candidates legal name must appear on all certifications it issues. Candidates may also provide a preferred name, which may be displayed on the certification if requested; however, it does not replace the legal name.

    Location

    This spacious, 60,000 square foot facility houses a full-featured health and fitness centre, as well as school break and summer camps programs. On-site parking is available free to members.

    More Information
    • Registration starts for Non-residents2026/05/20 09:00
    • Registration starts for Members2026/05/20 09:00
    • Registration ends2026/08/21 23:58
    Notes
    PREREQUISITE:
    National Lifeguard Certification (Need not to be current) but must be presented at the start of the course.
    CANCELLATION POLICY:
    Participants who withdraw from the course more than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a full refund. Participants who withdraw from the course less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be granted once the course has started.

    * Applicable discounts will be applied at checkout.

    ** The spot is not reserved until checkout is complete.

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