FREE Aquatic Leadership Courses
The Town of Orangeville is launching free aquatic certification training programs for 2024. Participants can enroll in courses on the path to becoming a lifeguard and swimming instructor with their certifications completely free. (Exam and Course material fees apply). Courses are suitable for individuals a minimum of 15 years of age and having completed Bronze Cross.
Free courses include:
- Lifesaving Society Swim & Lifesaving Instructors
- Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (Pool Option)
Join the Town of Orangeville Aquatics Team! Upon successful completion of National Lifeguard and Lifesaving Swim Instructors, participants will have the opportunity to apply for a position.
Leadership Manuals
In addition, Orangeville Recreation has partnered with the Orangeville Library to make the following manuals available for the public to borrow to assist in reducing costs associated with leadership programs.
- Canadian Lifesaving Manual
- Canadian First Aid Manual
- Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Pack
- Alert: Lifeguarding in Action
Register for Aquatic Leadership
Register and explore our programs
Orangeville offers Lifesaving Society courses that will certify you to become a lifeguard and swimming instructor. Re-certification courses are also offered throughout the year for those needing to update their certifications.
Aquatic leadership programs
We offer the following aquatic leadership programs and certifications:
| Leadership Programs |
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How to become a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
| Qualifications |
| Lifeguard Courses To become a lifeguard, you are required to pass specific Lifesaving Society courses:
Swim Instructor Courses To become a swim instructor, you are required to pass specific Lifesaving Society courses:
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Volunteer at the pool
By volunteering at the pool, you can earn credits toward the cost of our aquatic leadership programs. Check out our current volunteer opportunities and start your training to become a lifeguard or certified swimming instructor.
| 30 Volunteer Hours |
| Emergency First Aid Standard First Aid Recertification Bronze Cross Re-exam |
| 40 Volunteer Hours |
| Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid Assistant Instructor |
| 50 Volunteer Hours |
| Swim and Lifesaving Instructor National Lifeguard |
Job opportunities
Join our team! The Town of Orangeville offers flexible hours, with early morning, daytime, evening and weekend shifts available.
Aquatic Recruitment FAQ
| What is the Recruitment Process? |
| 1. Attend a Wet Screening: Bring a swim suit, goggles, towel, water, and all relevant qualifications. 2. Successful candidates will be invited to a Dry Interview after the Wet Screening. (Same day) 3. Successful candidates from both the Wet Screening and Dry Interview will be offered a conditional offer of employment. 4. Conditions are based on attending all trainings, submitting a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening and providing all required qualifications |
| How do I apply? |
| 1. Apply online for all current Job posting 2. Invited to a wet screening after application has been reviewed |
| What are the Required Qualifications? |
| Lifeguard
Swim Instructor
Instructor/Guard
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| What is a Wet Screening? |
| The Wet Screening is a step in the recruitment process where candidates demonstrate their National Lifeguard skills and Lifesaving Society Swimmer 6 strokes and skills.
The following are examples of skills that may be evaluated:
Successful Candidates will be invited to stay for a DRY INTERVIEW following the wet screening. *Applicants are required to bring a bathing suit, water bottle, goggles, whistle & copy of all of their qualifications* |
Frequently Asked Questions
| How old do I have to be a lifeguard/swim instructor? |
| To be a certified lifeguard or swim instructor you must be 15 years of age but you could start your training as young as 12 years. You cannot work until the age of 15 years. |
| How do I check my pre-requisites? |
| Please visit the Lifesaving Society website and enter the 6-digit code on the bottom right of your certification cards. |
| What to Bring to Aquatic Leadership Courses |
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| What if I have to miss a class? |
| Attendance is 100% mandatory in order to pass all courses |
| When will I receive my official certification? |
| Your permanent certification will be mailed to you directly from the Lifesaving Society. They advertise a 90-day turnaround time for your certificates to be processed and mailed to you. Your temporary card that you will receive at the end of your course will be legally valid for you to present to your school or workplace as proof of successful completion. |
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