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Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Age Update: We are pleased to inform you that the Government of Ontario has recently revised the age requirement to work as a lifeguard and swim instructor. The age has been lowered to 15, opening new possibilities for young individuals to contribute to the aquatic’s community. In line with this change, we will also be hiring assistant swim instructors and aquatic attendants as young as 14 years old.

2025 Aquatic Leadership Courses

Registration will open Wednesday, December 11 at 10:00am for Residents and Friday December 13 at 10:00am for Non-residents for all 2025 seasons – Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.

Click HERE to view the Aquatic Leadership Programs. 

Leadership Progression Chart

 How to become a Swim Instructor & Lifeguard
 Level 1: Bronze Star 
Must be 12 years or completed Star Patrol
 Level 2: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid 
Must be 13 years or have completed Bronze Star 
Level 3: Standard First Aid & CPR C
Recommend age 14 years 
 Level 4: Pool Attendant
 Must be 14 years and completed Standard First Aid 
Level 5: Bronze Cross
Must have completed Bronze Medallion 
Level 6: Assistant Swim Instructor 
 Must be 14 years and have completed Bronze Cross and Emergency First Aid or higher
Level 7: Swim & Lifesaving Instructor 
Must be 15 years and have completed Bronze Cross and Emergency First Aid or higher
Level 8: National Lifeguard
Must be 15 years and have completed Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid
Submit your application to Human Resources
The new recruitment process will require you to submit your application to Human Resources rather than bring it to the wet screening. The information regarding the recruitment can be found on on the Careers page during our application hiring periods.
Please submit a copy of your application form, resume and copies of your qualifications to hr@townofbwg.com during the application hiring period. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to attend an interview.
Interview
Selected candidates will be invited for an in-person interview. 
Click HERE to view the Refund Policy 

Aquatic Leadership Information

Don’t get turned away at the first class! Make sure you have the proper course prerequisites! Refer to each course description for course prerequisites.

Check and print your awards online:

  • Visit Lifesaving Society's Find a Member Page
  • Fill in your Lifesaving Society ID #. You can find your Lifesaving Society ID on the bottom right corner of your Lifesaving Society certification cards.
  • Print out the record and bring it on the first day of your course.

Aquatic Leadership Lending Library:

The BWG Leisure Centre and the Bradford Public Library have joined forces to introduce the Aquatic Leadership Lending Library, aimed at providing loaned aquatic leadership manuals. To avail of this opportunity, simply bring your manual with you on the first day of your class, and you will receive a discount on the course you are participating in. Click here to reserve your manuals today!

 

 

Address: Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, 100 Dissette St., Unit 7&8, Bradford, ON, L3Z 2A7

Phone: 905-775-5366, Send an Email

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