Leadership, Safety and First Aid
How to become a City of Oshawa Lifeguard and Swim Instructor To be considered for employment, candidates are required to possess the minimum certifications: National Lifeguard, Swim for Life Instructor and Lifesaving/Emergency First Aid Instructor and Standard First Aid. All must be current within 2 years. Online application submissions are accepted for Lifeguard and Swim Instructor positions. Visit www.oshawa.ca/employment.
Lifeguard Path to Certification
Swim Instructor Path to Certification
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Bronze Star - Optional Designed for candidates 13 years and younger to build fitness, endurance and lifesaving skills. This is an optional step on the path to lifeguarding.
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Bronze Medallion Prerequisite: Must be at least 13 years by exam date or hold a Bronze Star certification.
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Bronze Cross Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion
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Standard First Aid Must be completed through a WSIB certified agency and current within 2 years. The City of Oshawa offers Lifesaving Society First Aid programming.
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National Lifeguard Prerequisites: Must be 15 years or older by exam date and hold a Bronze Cross (current or expired) and current WSIB approved Standard First Aid certification.
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Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor - Optional Prerequisites: Must be 14 years or older by end of course and hold a Bronze Cross certification.
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Swim for Life Instructor Prerequisites: Must be 15 years or older by end of course and hold a Bronze Cross certification. It's strongly recommended candidates complete their Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor certification before taking this course.
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Lifesaving/Emergency First Aid Instructor Prerequisites: Must be 15 years or older by end of course and hold a Bronze Cross certification.
Please visit www.oshawa.ca/lifeguarding for more information about our leadership programs.
Join the City’s Aquatic Team! We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic certified Lifeguards and Swim Instructors for all our pools. Flexible working hours available include daytime, evening and weekend shifts to fit your schedule. ww.oshawa.ca/employment for current employment opportunities. Visit www All applicants are thanked for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.
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