Becoming a lifeguard or a swim instructor is a great student job! It looks amazing on a resume and can travel with you anywhere in Canada. Learn what you need to start your lifeguarding or swim instructor career today!
Lifeguard Courses
To become a lifeguard, you are required to pass specific Canadian Red Cross courses:
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Bronze Medallion: Age 13+ or Bronze Star
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Bronze Cross: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid
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National Lifeguard: Age 15+, Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid
Register for Lifeguard Courses
Swim Instructor Courses
To become a swim instructor, you are required to pass specific Canadian Red Cross courses:
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Red Cross Water Safety Instructor: Age 15+, ability to perform Red Cross Swim Kids 10 strokes and skills and Red Cross Emergency/Standard First Aid
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Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor: Age 16+ and Bronze Cross
Register for Swim Instructor Courses
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Job Postings
Lifeguards and swim instructors are always in high demand!
Municipal Job Postings
You can submit your application to our job registry for part-time casual and call-in lifeguard positions. Search under the
Jobs Page for more details on how to apply to the job registry.
