What are the Waterpark and Surf prerequisites?
Rule- Canada
- Ontario
- Lifesaving Society
- National Lifeguard
- Ages 15+
- 2026-27
- Lifeguards
- National Lifeguard Waterpark: National Lifeguard Pool, plus Lifesaving Society Intermediate First Aid (or Intermediate First Aid from a training agency approved by the Ontario government).
- National Lifeguard Surf: National Lifeguard Waterfront, plus Lifesaving Society Intermediate First Aid (or an approved agency's equivalent).
The Waterpark and Surf courses are 16 hours each. Prerequisite awards must be earned before the start of the course they apply to, but need not be current.
Source: Lifesaving Society Ontario Program Guide, July 2026 edition (Section 7).
Updated 25 Oct 2026