Assistant Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
- Elmsdale, NS
- On-site
- Posted Oct 24, 2026
- 1 position
$17 / hour
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- Employment type
- Internship / apprenticeship
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 12 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Support pool supervision and swim lesson instruction alongside trained aquatics staff. Gain on-the-job experience while completing Swim Instructor and National Lifeguard certifications.
Job details
Home Employment Assistant Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 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 environment. 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 jobs@easthants.ca or 902-883-6203. Apply Required fields are marked (required) Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter and resume to apply for this job. Name (required) Email Address (required) Phone (required) File Upload (required) Only PDF documents are accepted. If you are a human seeing this field, please leave it empty.
What you’ll do
Support pool supervision and swim lesson instruction alongside trained aquatics staff. Gain on-the-job experience while completing Swim Instructor and National Lifeguard certifications.
Requirements
Candidates must have Bronze Cross with Intermediate First Aid and be willing to accept swim instructor shifts within 12 months; Swim Instructor certification is an asset. Customer-focused experience and experience working with children are assets, and applicants should provide their availability and Lifesaving Society Member ID.
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
- First Aid · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Pool Supervision
- Swim Instruction
- Lifeguarding
- Customer Service
- Working With Children
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging
- First Aid
- Aquatics
Job areas
- Sports & Recreation
- Security & Safety
- Education
- Customer Service & Support
- Government & Public Sector