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Become A Lifeguard

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. Also, did we mention lifeguards who work for Chatham-Kent start at over $19 an hour! Learn what you need to start your lifeguarding or swim instructor career today! 


FREE Lifeguard Courses

Enrol now for our Free Advanced Lifeguard Courses at the Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool!
For pre-enrollment assessment and registration please call 519-676-4544 or email ckrecprograms@chatham-kent.ca.

Bronze Medallion - Age 13+

  • Mondays, March 18, 25 & April 8  |  3:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Sunday, March 24  |  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Exam: April 8

Bronze Cross

Bronze Medallion Required

  • Sundays, April 14, 28  |  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Mondays, April 15, 22 & 29  |  3:00 - 8:00pm
  • Exam: April 29

National Lifeguard - Age 15+

Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid Required

  • Mondays - May 6, 13, 27 & June 3, 10, 17, 24  |  3:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Sundays - May 12 & June 2, 16  |  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Exam: June 24

Looking for a job as a lifeguard or swim instructor?

Lifeguards and swim instructors are always in high demand!

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Job Postings