We hire full-time lifeguards for our outdoor locations each season, beginning on Victoria Day, with more starting in July and August.
The balance of the lifeguards we hire each season - more than 150 - work part time on an on-call basis, depending on how busy our pools and beaches are.
Lifeguards must have:
- National Lifeguard Pool and Waterfront certification
- C.P.R Basic Rescuer certification
- First Aid certificate (Aquatic Emergency Care, Standard First Aid, Occupational First Aid Level 2 or 3)
All certification must be Canadian
Lifeguards are hired according to their knowledge, skills, ability, past performance, exam results, and attendance at Lifeguard School.
Apply to be a lifeguard for beaches and outdoor pools
You are encouraged to join Lifeguard School, which runs from January to April at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre.
If you did not attend Lifeguard School (lifeguard training) but have the above qualifications, please watch for the posting of jobs in early April and again in late May/early June on our job application system or join our Talent Community External website, opens in new tab to be notified of any positions.
However if you are a potential new employee with no National Lifeguard Waterfront option you can apply during the above times, but you will be expected to complete the course offered in late May or offered again in mid June before being hired.
Lifeguard School (lifeguard training) candidates will get priority consideration for beach and outdoor pool positions.