Casual Aquatics

Assistant Lifeguard/Instructors have completed the initial courses in their Lifeguard certifications and work with and support the team that operates the East Hants Aquatic Centre while gaining valuable hands-on, on-the-job experience.

Qualifications:

• Bronze Cross and Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR Level C
• Swim For Life Instructor, or certification when eligible
• Willingness to obtain National Lifeguard or other certifications
• Comfortable working in a busy, customer service-oriented, team environment

Aquatics Instructors are responsible for instructing classes in a safe, fun, and professional manner, according to the standards of the Lifesaving Society of Canada and the East Hants Aquatic Centre. Instructor responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Completing long-term lesson plans
• Maintaining accurate training records
• Managing the process for regular feedback to students, including mid-term and final reports

Aquatics Instructors must have the following certifications:

• Lifesaving Swim Instructor
• National Lifeguard or Bronze Cross AND Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR Level C

Lifeguards are responsible for performing lifeguarding duties and ensuring the safety and supervision of patrons in a busy, customer-service focused team environment. Lifeguard candidates have:

• National Lifeguard with Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR Level C
• Swim for Life Instructor, ability and willingness to instruct lessons

Flexible scheduling available including evenings and weekends.

All positions are subject to child abuse registry and criminal records checks.

Assistant Lifeguard/Instructor             $16.50/hour

Aquatics Instructor                              $19.50/hour

Lifeguard (Evenings/weekends)           $18.50/hour

When applying, please include your 6-digit Lifesaving Society Membership ID and position(s) of interest. Applications will be reviewed for hire prior to our Fall, Winter and Spring sessions.

Have some, or all of your certifications expired? We can recertify you! Contact [email protected] for more information.