Hello!  What made you decide to become a lifeguard?
Lifeguards are rescuers who ensure the safety and rescue of swimmers
Sounds cool!  What type of education do you need to become a lifeguard?
National Lifeguard education is designed to develop an understanding of "lifeguarding" principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude
Okay.  How long does the process take?
Lifeguard
A lifeguard is a rescuer who supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, spa, beach or river. Lifeguards are strong swimmers and trained in CPR/AED first aid, certified in water rescue using a variety of aids and equipment depending on requirements of their particular venue. In some areas, lifeguards are part of the emergency services system to incidents and in some communities,lifeguards may function as the primary EMS provider.
National Lifeguard
"'National Lifeguard"’ is a lifeguarding certification program in Canada, offered by the Lifesaving Society. 
National Lifeguard certification builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge and values of the Lifesaving Society to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards. National Lifeguard education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.
The primary role of the National Lifeguard is the prevention of emergency situations and where this fails, the