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Apply to be a lifeguard or swim instructor

When you work as a lifeguard, you make a positive impact in your community, build life skills, act as a role model, and best of all, you have fun.

We provide world-class community programs in various state of the art facilities. Our prized recreation programs are a result of the dedicated team who strive to maintain the highest standards of service by giving back to the community in an impactful and rewarding way.

Perks of being a lifeguard

  • You could save someone’s life
  • Excellent pay 
    • Indoor lifeguard positions start between $25.21 to $29.63 per hour with an additional 12% in lieu of benefits
    • Outdoor lifeguard positions start at $30.81 per hour with an additional 12% in lieu of benefits 
  • Flexible hours
    • Schedules can accommodate if you're a student, available seasonally, and if you're only looking for part-time work
  • Room for growth 
    • Lifeguarding can open doors to a multitude of career opportunities, including emergency medical professional like paramedics and firefighters
  • Life skill development
    • You'll develop and strengthen skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork and collaboration, and crisis and risk reactions
  • Fun team environment

Join our aquatics team

If you're interested in joining a dynamic team committed to connecting people to active living as well as making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply to this opportunity.

Apply now

How to become a lifeguard

How to become a swim instructor

Lifeguard hiring screening dates

In-pool sessions for lifeguards who have successfully moved past the application phase:

  • Check back soon for dates

Hiring screenings are interview sessions including both dry and wet evaluation components. The dry components will focus on interview questions, teamwork, communication, and first aid/CPR skills. The wet evaluation will include physical tests needed for lifeguard work.

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