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Certifications

Build Essential Safety Skills

Vivo offers a range of swimming certifications, including lifeguard training, swim instructor courses, and first aid certification. These programs provide comprehensive training and hands-on experience to develop essential water safety, leadership skills, and job-applicable knowledge.

Explore our certifications listed below to find the program that is right for you!

Swim Report Cards
  1. Spring/Summer Registration Dates

    Vivo Members:

    • Dryland: January 27, 2026
    • Aquatics: January 29, 2026

    Non-Members:

    • Dryland: February 10, 2026
    • Aquatics: February 12, 2026

Available Certifications

LifeguardingSwimming InstructorFirst Aid

Lifeguarding

The Lifesaving Society Programs provide enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. These programs develop your judgement, knowledge, skills and fitness, building the foundation to prepare you to be a certified lifeguard.

Register in the appropriate level based on the prerequisites and training you’ve completed.

A group of girls swimming in the Lane Pool while a lifeguard supervises.

Lifeguarding Prerequisites / Registration Guide

13 Years Old or Completed Bronze Star & CPR-C

Register for Bronze Medallion

Completed Bronze Medallion & Intermediate First Aid

Register for Bronze Cross

Completed Bronze Cross & Intermediate First Aid

Register for National Lifeguard

Bronze Medallion

Ages 13+

This course challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgement, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. Successful candidates completing all requirements will receive a certification valid for two (2) years.

This course runs on Friday (6pm – 9pm), Saturday (9am – 4pm) and Sunday (9am – 4pm). In the spring, this course runs over Spring Break Monday (9am – 4pm), Tuesday (9am – 4pm) and Wednesday (9am – 12pm).

Prerequisites: Candidates must be 13 years or older OR have completed Bronze Star, AND have taken a CPR-C course. Proof of this certification is required to participate in this course.

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Bronze Cross

Ages 13+

Candidates start the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepare for responsibilities as an assistant lifeguard. 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. Successful candidates completing all requirements will receive a certification valid for two (2) years.

This course runs on Friday (5pm – 9pm), Saturday (9am – 5pm) and Sunday (9am – 5pm). In the Spring, this course runs over Spring Break Thursday – Saturday (9am – 5pm).

Prerequisites: Candidates must be 13 years or older AND have taken a Bronze Medallion AND Intermediate First Aid, AND CPR courses. Proof of these certifications is required to participate in this course.

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National Lifeguard

Ages 15+

The primary role of the National Lifeguard is the prevention of emergency situations and the timely and effective resolution of emergencies. Lifeguards prepare to fulfill this role as professional facilitators of safe, enjoyable aquatics. The National Lifeguard program develops the basic lifeguarding skills, principles, and decision-making process to help lifeguards evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies. Successful candidates completing all requirements will receive a certification valid for two (2) years.

This course runs over two weekends on Fridays (5pm – 9pm), Saturdays (8am – 5pm) and Sundays (8am – 5pm). In the spring, this course runs over spring break Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm).

Prerequisites: Candidates must be 15 years or older AND completed Bronze Cross, Intermediate First Aid, AND CPR courses. Proof of these certifications is required to participate in this course.

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National Lifeguard Recertification

Ages 15+

Successful candidates completing all requirements will receive a certification valid for two (2) years.

Prerequisites: Candidates must have taken an Intermediate First Aid, CPR, AND National Lifeguard course within the past two (2) years. Proof of certification is required to participate in this course.

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Swimming Instructor

Lifesaving Society Instructors will learn to teach and evaluate swimmers participating in Lifesaving Society Swimming and Lifesaving programs. Teaching swimmers to make safe choices in, on and around the water and ice, learn to swim for fitness, and to enjoy other aquatic activities and sports.

Two swimming lanes in the Leisure Pool, with the Child Slide in the background.

Swim Instructor®

Ages 15+

Swim Instructors learn how to teach and evaluate candidates participating in the Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol programs. The Swim Instructor course prepares instructors to apply Level 1 Leadership competencies and strategies designed to teach swimming and lifesaving. Successful candidates completing all requirements will receive a certification valid for two (2) years.

Prerequisites: Candidates must be 15 years or older AND have completed Bronze Cross. Proof of certification is required to participate in this course.

Note: This course is being offered as a Combo Course in Vivo’s 2026 Spring Summer Programs.

SwimAbilities® Instructor

Ages 15+

Instructors will learn how to teach and evaluate candidates participating in the SwimAbilities® program. The SwimAbilities® Instructor course prepares instructors to apply level 2 leadership competencies and strategies designed to teach children who require additional support. Successful candidates completing all requirements will receive a certification valid for two (2) years.

Prerequisites: Candidates must be 15 years or older AND have completed a Swim or Lifesaving Instructor Certification course. Proof of certification is required to participate in this course.

Note: This course is being offered as a Combo Course in Vivo’s 2026 Spring Summer Programs.

Swim Instructor® & SwimAbilities® Instructor

Ages 15+

Swim Instructor® & SwimAbilities® Instructor – Combo Course (44 Hours). This combined course prepares instructors to teach and evaluate candidates in both the Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol programs, as well as the SwimAbilities® program for children who require additional supports. Participants will develop and apply Level 1 and Level 2 leadership competencies and instructional strategies designed to teach swimming, lifesaving, and adaptive aquatic skills.

This course runs on specific days. Please check the respective instances for full schedule details.

Successful candidates completing all requirements will receive two certifications, each valid for two (2) years: Swim Instructor® and SwimAbilities® Instructor

Prerequisites: 15 years or older AND have passed Bronze Cross. Proof of certification is required.

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Lifesaving Instructor

Ages 15+

Lifesaving Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medals, Distinction, Boat Rescue and Lifesaving Society CPR programs. The Lifesaving Instructor course prepares Instructors to apply level 1 leadership competencies and strategies while teaching and evaluating. Lifesaving Instructor certification is the prerequisite for other Lifesaving Society instructor certifications. Certification in Alberta and Northwest Territories includes CPR Instructor certification.

Prerequisites: 15 years of age AND passed Bronze Cross or higher.

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Swim & Lifesaving Instructor Recertification

Ages 15+

Keep your certifications valid with this recertification course. Successful candidates completing all requirements will receive a certification valid for two (2) years.

Prerequisites: Participants must have taken a Swim Instructor or Lifesaving Instructor course within the past two (2) years. Proof of this certification is required to participate in this course.

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First Aid Courses

First aid is a valuable life skill that saves lives by providing you with the skills and judgement to respond to a variety of first aid emergencies. Research has shown that individuals with first aid training are less likely to become injured.

First Aid Training - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. First aid course on cpr dummy.

Intermediate First Aid with CPR/AED

Ages 12+

This Intermediate First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification course is an Approved Alberta Government workplace first aid course. First aid is a valuable life skill that saves lives by providing people with the skills and judgement to respond to a variety of first aid emergencies. Research has shown that individuals with first aid training are less likely to become injured. Successful candidates completing all requirements will receive a certification valid for three (3) years.

Prerequisites: Ages 12+.

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Intermediate First Aid with CPR/AED Recertification

Ages 12+

This Intermediate First Aid, CPR and AED Recertification course is an Approved Alberta Government workplace first aid course. Successful candidates completing all requirements will receive a certification valid for three (3) years.

Prerequisites: Candidates must have completed an Intermediate or Standard First Aid course within the past three (3) years. Proof of this certification is required to participate in this course.

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Swimming Lessons

Build confidence in the water, refine your technique, or take your skills to the next level with expert instruction. Vivo has swimming classes for all ages and abilities in a safe and welcoming environment.

Vivo Swim Report Cards

Swimgen tracks all of your registration history, making registration even simpler and helping our team ensure you are in the correct level.

Collectable ribbons for swim levels can still be requested from our Aquatics Team if your swimmer has passed their level.

Accessing Your Swimgen Account

Visit the Swimgen portal and enter your child’s six-digit barcode account number.

Account barcodes can be found:

  • on you or your child’s Vivo Membership/Access card (underneath the barcode) or;
  • by logging into your online account, select the upper left-hand menu, and then choose “my barcodes”.
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Vivo Policies

Please read Vivo’s Policies and Standards of Conduct prior to registering for programs and using the facility.

Do not use the Aquatic Centre facilities if you:

  • Have experienced diarrhea within the past 2 weeks.
  • Have an infectious skin disease, sores and/or open wounds.

Aquatic Centre Standards of Conduct

  • Children under 9 years old must be within arm’s reach of a guardian at all times.
  • Guardians must be at least 16 years old and may supervise a maximum of 3 children under 9 years old at one time.
  • Children under 3 years old and any incontinent bathers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • No diaper changing on deck.
  • No strollers.
  • No rough play or offensive language/behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse or harassment.
  • No urinating in or fouling of the pool.
  • No diving.
  • No breath-holding or prolonged underwater swimming.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted.
  • No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No outdoor street shoes.
  • No photos or videos in or around the change room or Aquatic Centre.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Children under 9 years old must be within arm’s reach of a guardian at all times.
  • Guardians must be at least 16 years old and may supervise a maximum of 3 children under 9 years old at one time.
  • Children under 3 years old and any incontinent bathers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • Lifeguards reserve the right to ask anyone entering into deep water to wear a life jacket or perform a swim test.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • No strollers. No outdoor street shoes.
  • No rough play or offensive language/behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse or harassment.
  • No urinating in or fouling of the pool.
  • No diving.
  • No breath-holding or prolonged underwater swimming.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted.
  • No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No photos or videos in or around the change room or Aquatic Centre.
  • No diaper changing on deck.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Children under 9 years old must be within arm’s reach of a guardian at all times.
  • Guardians must be at least 16 years old and may supervise a maximum of 3 children under 9 years old at one time.
  • Children under 3 years old and any incontinent bathers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • Lifeguards reserve the right to ask anyone entering into deep water to wear a life jacket or perform a swim test.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • Diving permitted past the 2.5m depth marker
  • No strollers. No outdoor street shoes.
  • No rough play or offensive language/behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse or harassment.
  • No urinating in or fouling of the pool.
  • No breath-holding or prolonged underwater swimming.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted.
  • No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No photos or videos in or around the change room or Aquatic Centre.
  • No diaper changing on deck.
  • Caution: Deep water, experienced swimmers only.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Lifeguard must be on duty.
  • Climbers must be at least 5 years old.
  • Do not wear rings or other jewelry while climbing.
  • Floatation devices are not permitted.
  • One climber at a time on the AquaClimb.
  • No grabbing side or top of wall.
  • No diving and no backflips. Feet first entries only.
  • One swimmer at a time in the drop zone.
  • No photos or videos in or around the change room or Aquatic Centre.
  • No rough play or offensive language/behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse or harassment.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted.
  • No outside alcohol permitted.
  • Caution: Deep water, experienced swimmers only.
  • Children under 9 years old must be within arm’s reach of a guardian at all times.
  • Guardians must be at least 16 years old and may supervise a maximum of 3 children under 9 years old at one time.
  • Children 3 years or younger and any incontinent swimmers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • Lifeguards reserve the right to ask anyone entering deep water to wear a life jacket or perform a swim test.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • No strollers. No outdoor street shoes.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse or harassment.
  • No urinating in or fouling of the pool.
  • No diving in the shallow end.
  • No breath-holding or prolonged underwater swimming.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted.
  • No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No photos or videos in or around the change room or Aquatic Centre.
  • No diaper changing on deck.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Children under 9 years oldmust be withinarm’s reach ofa guardian atall times.
  • Guardians must be at least 16years old andmay supervisea maximumof 3 childrenunder 9 yearsold at one time.
  • Lifeguardsreserve the right to ask anyone entering deepwater to wear a life jacket or perform a swim test.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • Diving permitted past the 2.5m depth marker.
  • No strollers. No outdoor street shoes.
  • No rough playor offensive language/behaviour. Vivo has zerotolerance for violence, abuseor harassment.
  • No urinating inor fouling ofthe pool.
  • No breath-holding orprolongedunderwaterswimming.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted.
  • No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No photos or videos inor around the change room or Aquatic Centre.
  • No diaper changing on deck.
  • Caution: Deep water, experienced swimmers only.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Lifeguard must be on duty.
  • One person at a time please.
  • You must be at least 5 years old to use the zipline.
  • Maximum weight is 250 lbs.
  • Personal floatation device permitted.
  • No photos or videos in or around the change room or Aquatic Centre.
  • Only one swimmer at a time in the drop zone.
  • Feet first entries only. No diving, backflips or upside-down entries.
  • No rough play or offensive language/behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse or harassment.
  • Caution: Deep water, experienced swimmers only.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Guardians must be at least 16 years old and may supervise a maximum of 3 children under 9 years old at one time.
  • Get permission from your doctor, if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or are 65 years old or older.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • Children 3 years or younger and any incontinent swimmers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • No rough play or offensive language/behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse or harassment.
  • Flotation devices are not permitted in the hot tub.
  • No diving.
  • Keep your face and ears above water. No dunking.
  • No urinating in or fouling of the hot tub.
  • No photos or videos in or around the change room or Aquatic Centre.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted.
  • No outside alcohol permitted.
  • Use of the hot tub by children under the age of 6 is not recommended.
  • Keep loose hair, clothing, and jewelry away from underwater jets.
  • Maximum stay of 10 minutes.

If you feel dizziness, fatigue, headache or nausea, leave the sauna immediately and notify the nearest staff member.

  • Get permission from your doctor, if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or are 65 years old or older.
  • Children under the age of 12 years old must be supervised.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • No rough play or offensive language/behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse or harassment.
  • For the comfort of all guests, this is a scent free zone. No scented products.
  • No photos or videos in or around the change room or Aquatic Centre.
  • Please do not put water on the heat sensors.
  • Use of the sauna by children under the age of 6 is not recommended.
  • 10-minute maximum stay.

If you feel dizziness, fatigue, headache or nausea, leave the sauna immediately and notify the nearest staff member.

  • Get permission from your doctor, if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or are 65 years old or older.
  • Children under the age of 12 years old must be supervised.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • No rough play or offensive language/behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse or harassment.
  • For the comfort of all guests, this is a scent free zone. No scented products.
  • No photos or videos in or around the change room or Aquatic Centre.
  • Please do not put water on the heat sensors.
  • Use of the steam room by children under the age of 6 is not recommended.
  • 10-minute maximum stay.

If you feel dizziness, fatigue, headache or nausea, leave the sauna immediately and notify the nearest staff member.

Change Rooms

  • Children under 9 years old must be within arm’s reach of a guardian at all times.
  • Guardians must be at least 16 years old and may supervise a maximum of 3 children under 9 years old at one time.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • Children 3 years or younger and any incontinent swimmers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • Lifeguards reserve the right to ask anyone entering into deep water to wear a lifejacket or perform a swim test.
  • Showers with soap are required prior to entering the Aquatic Centre.
  • Get permission from your doctor if you have a medical condition, are over 65 or may be pregnant.
  • Please obtain lifeguard approval before bringing in outside toys or equipment.
  • Please remember to bring a lock and lock your possessions.
  • Lockers are day use only, all locks will be removed nightly and contents removed.
  • No rough play or offensive language/behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse or harassment.
  • No outdoor street shoes in pool area.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted.
  • No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No strollers.
  • No photos or videos in or around the change room or Aquatic Centre.

Universal Change Rooms

  • The Change Room Standards of Conduct listed above also apply to the Universal Change Rooms.
  • This is a shared multi-age, multi-gender, accessible change area.
  • All users must change in the private stalls provided.