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Lifeguarding is a rewarding job that you can do right here in your own community! Learn how to assess and respond to emergency situations, how to mitigate accidents, and most importantly, how to save lives.
We offer all training programs and courses that you need become an Aquatics Professional! In order to be a lifeguard in Canada you need to complete a series of certifications. We recommend completing advanced aquatics in the following order:
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Apply to be a Lifeguard and Aquatic Instructor
As the successful candidate, you will ensure a safe and enjoyable leisure experience for patrons while performing lifeguarding and instructional activities. Your training and keen eye for detail will allow you to actively respond to emergency situations by performing rescue functions and providing assistance to patrons in need. Your strong communication and relationship building skills will be essential as you provide instruction in a variety of aquatic and related programs. In addition, you will conduct regular inspections of rescue and emergency equipment, monitor pool chemistry as required and perform assigned janitorial and maintenance tasks as required.
To be considered for this position you must have the following certifications:
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
National Lifeguard (Pool Option)
CPR Level C with AED - (within 1 year as per NL requirement)
*All certifications must be current and copies must be submitted with your online application in order to be considered for the position. Re-certifications that are completed during the recruitment and selection process must be uploaded to the online portal for your application to remain in competition. During employment, it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure certifications are valid at all times.
Lifeguard Certification Courses
Still need to complete your certifications? We offer courses and programs to become a lifeguard. Visit our Lessons and Program Registration page to view the current schedule of courses.
Course
Prerequisite / Age Requirements
Course Requirements / Comments
# of Hours
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) - Module 1
15yrs+
Current Bronze Cross of Emergency First Aid
100% attendance
Able to perform Swim kids 10 strokes and skills
4
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) - Module 2
15yrs+
Completed WSI-Module 1
Complete 8 hours of volunteer teaching after online course completion
20 hour online course
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) - Volunteer teaching
15yrs+
Completed WSI- Module 2
Volunteer with swim lessons
Complete Appendix D form and have it signed by your mentor instructor
8
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) - Module 3
15yrs+
Completed WSI- Module 2
100% attendance
Solo teaching included within course
24
Water Safety Instructor Recertification (WSIR)
Past WSI award
100% attendance
5
Course
Prerequisite / Age Requirements
Course Requirements / Comments
# of Hours
Junior Lifeguard Club
8yrs- 12yrs
Red Cross Swim Kids 5 or equivalent
Able to swim 25m and tread water for 1 minute
Varies
Bronze Star
10yrs+
Able to swim 200m
10 - 12
Bronze Medallion
13yrs by course end date (if candidate has completed Bronze Star)
Bronze Star recommended
Able to swim 500m in 15 minutes
Canadian Lifesaving manual
20
Bronze Cross
Bronze Medallion
Able to swim 600m in 18 minutes
Canadian Lifesaving manual
Worth 2 Grade 11 credits
20
National Lifeguard Pool (NL)
16yrs+
Bronze Cross
Standard First Aid recommended
Able to swim 400m in 10 minutes
Alert manual
44
National Lifeguard Waterpark (NLW)
16yrs+
National Lifeguard Pool
100% attendance
24
National Lifeguard Recertification (NLR)
Past NL Pool award
100% attendance - includes 4 hour pre-cert
8
National Lifeguard Waterpark Recertification (NLWR)
Past NLWP award
100% attendance - includes 4 hour pre-cert
8
Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)
16yrs+
Bronze Cross or NLS award
WSI recommended
100% attendance
Worth 3 Grade 11 credits when combined with Bronze Cross
25
Course
Prerequisite / Age Requirements
Course Requirements / Comments
# of Hours
CPR-C Recertification
Past CPR-C award
Worth 2 Grade 12 credits
4
Emergency First Aid (EFA) (includes CPR-C)
14yrs+
Canadian Lifesaving manual or LSS First Aid manual
8
Standard First Aid (SFA) (includes AED, CPR-C, and OFA equivalent)
14yrs+
Canadian Lifesaving manual or LSS First Aid manual
16
Standard First Aid Recert (SFAR)
Past SFA award
Must be taken every 3yrs
Canadian Lifesaving manual or LSS First Aid manual