Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision. All candidates must complete Bronze Medallion before taking this course.

The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as Assistant Lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.

To be employed as an assistant lifeguard, an individual should be a minimum of 15 years of age and hold (at a minimum) a current Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross certification and a current Emergency First Aid certification. (Bronze Cross must be valid within 2 years. As a prerequisite for Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, and NL courses, Bronze Cross can be expired.)

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion

The Canadian Lifesaving Manual is mandatory for participants. Please ADD-ON to course if you do not have a manual. This manual is used for all 3 Bronze level courses (Star, Medallion and Cross).

Whistle and pocket mask will be needed as well. Available as add-ons at registration, or email info@vancouverlifeguards.com or programs@vancouverlifeguards.com if you need to purchase after registration. Candidates are welcome to buy from Amazon or Lifesaving Society on their own ahead of time.

Cancellation/Refund policy:

Refunds, credits or transfer requests must be emailed to info@vancouverlifeguards.com.

5+ days before the course starts: If a refund request is received a minimum of 5 days prior to the start of the course a full refund will be provided, less a $10 administration fee. If a transfer request is received a minimum of 5 full days prior to the start of the course participants can transfer to a different course date at no cost. Transfer options/availability can be discussed at that time. Future course must be within 6 months of initial course.

Less than 5 full days notice before the start of the course: If a request is received with less than 5 full days prior to the start of the course, participants can transfer to a different course date for an administrative transfer fee equal to HALF (50%) of the course cost. If a course has already begun, a doctor's note is required to transfer to another course for an administrative transfer fee equal to HALF (50%) of the course cost. Course materials (Canadian Lifesaving Manual, Alert Manual) are excluded from the 50% transfer credit amount. No transfers will be permitted once course has completed. No refunds will be permitted within 5 days prior to start of the course.