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Location: East Hants Aquatic Centre, Elmsdale, NS Are you working through your Lifeguarding certifications and looking for some hands-on experience in a busy pool environment?

We are currently accepting applications for Assistant Lifeguard/Swim Instructors to join our Aquatics team at the East Hants Aquatic Centre.

The East Hants Aquatic Centre is a busy community hub that includes a six-lane, 25-metre lap pool, leisure pool with spray features and ramp access, lazy river resistance moving-water pool, waterslide, climbing, outdoor splash park, multi-purpose room, and many more modern features.

Our Assistant Lifeguard/Swim Instructors work alongside trained aquatics staff to support all aspects of pool supervision and swim lesson instruction.

Assistant

Lifeguards gain on-the-job training in a busy pool environment while they work through completion of their Swim Instructor and National Lifeguard certification. Once fully certified, Assistant Lifeguards are eligible to take on the roles of fully trained Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, with the confidence of an experienced employee.

The ideal candidates will have the following certifications and background:

- Bronze Cross with Intermediate First Aid




- Swim Instructor certification a definite asset. Certification and willingness to accept swim instructor shifts within 12 months required.

- Experience working in a customer focused environment an asset.
- Experience working with and around children an asset.
- Solid understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a customer-focused setting.

Scheduling will include evenings and weekends. Please indicate your availability and Lifesaving Society Member ID in your application. All aquatics positions are subject to child abuse registry and criminal records checks.

Hours: 4-12 hours per week, depending on availability

Hourly Rate: $17.00 p/hour.

Deadline to apply: Ad will remain posted until positions are filled.

If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (phone hidden).

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📌 Assistant Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (Elmsdale)
🏢 Municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
📍 Elmsdale