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Rescue and teaching training

Ville de Brossard adheres to the free training program subsidized by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec for lifesaving and teaching courses.

Registration Now Open for Water Activities — Fall 2026
  • Tuesday, September 22, 6:00 p.m. (residents): Swimming lessons for children (preschoolers, children, and teens)
  • Tuesday, September 22, 6:30 p.m. (residents):
    • Aquatic fitness and swimming courses (adults)
    • Training courses in lifesaving and teaching (teenagers and adults)
  • Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m. (residents and non-residents): Limited availability

You can register online for one of our rescue training courses. To gain access, be sure to present your proof of qualification at the aquatic complex.


Information

  • Location: Complexe aquatique
  • Have a bciti+ account (free) AND a valid bciti+ leisure membership ($)
  • Have all the prerequisites required for each course
  • The next registration period for lifesaving and teaching training courses will take place online on Tuesday, September 22, starting at 6:30 p.m.
  • To register online, participants must submit proof of eligibility at the Complexe aquatique between Monday, September1, and Tuesday, September 22.
  • Parents do not need to be present to submit these documents: any accompanying adult is accepted, and the teenager may also come alone with their bciti+ subscription and proof of eligibility. This in-person verification of eligibility requirements is a prerequisite for registering on September 22.
  • There is no form to complete on the Lifesaving Society website.
  • You will be able to view the class schedule starting August 31, 2026, on the registration platform.

The financial assistance program for free training of lifeguards and aquatic instructors, supported by the Quebec government, has not been renewed for a fifth phase. The terms and rates for training and education are presented in accordance with current conditions.

See Pricing document (PDF)

Before registering, to identify the appropriate swimming level, consult the Swim for Life chart (PDF).


Water rescue training courses

Ville de Brossard offers the following training courses:

  • Bronze Medallion | Prerequisite: 13 years old AND swimming skills equivalent to Bronze Star OR Bronze Star achieved.
  • Bronze cross | Prerequisite: Successful bronze medal
  • First aid* – General | Prerequisite: Bronze Cross
  • National Lifeguard | Prerequisites: 15 years to final exam, Bronze Cross and General First Aid passed
  • Swimming instructor | Prerequisites: 15 years of age at final exam, Bronze Cross
  • Lifesaving Instructor | Prerequisites: 15 years to final exam, Bronze Cross

For more information, contact Services Brossard: 450 923-6311 or services@brossard.ca

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