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Why work as an Assistant Instructor or Swim Instructor Guard?
A career with us sets you up for success with future career opportunities
- Improve your leadership skills
- Leave a lasting impression on others
- Teach a valuable life skill
- Expand your confidence and communication
You can use this experience to become a teacher, lawyer, doctor, nurse, police officer, paramedic, fire fighter and more!
Take advantage of the perks
- Build a work schedule around your life
- Receive discounts on aquatic certifications
- Expand your resume and post-secondary applications
- Work a job you’re passionate about
- Enhances your physical fitness and overall health
The Aquatics Leadership Academy
Guelph Recreation’s Aquatics Leadership Academy plan is for those looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in aquatic leadership or become a certified swim instructor or lifeguard. This plan allows you to pay a one-time fee of $300 to register for all five core aquatic leadership courses. The plan can also be used for lane swims and drop-in skill development sessions, allowing you to practice your skills and receive feedback from leadership instructors. Save over 70 per cent when you buy the plan, instead of registering individually – that’s a savings of $785!
Courses included in the plan are:
- Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid (ages 13+)
- Bronze Cross (ages 13+)
- Standard First Aid with CPR C (ages 14+)
- National Lifeguard (ages 15+)
- Swim and Lifesaving Instructor (ages 15+)
How to purchase
The Academy is open to anyone 13 and older, providing the perfect pathway to develop confidence, leadership, and lifesaving skills that will serve you well for years to come. The plan is $300 for residents of Guelph and $750 for non-residents. When you purchase the Aquatics Leadership Academy plan, course registration must be completed before March 2027. The plan only includes enrollment fees, not course manuals.
The plan can be purchased online at recenroll.ca, in person at West End Community Centre, Victoria Road Recreation Centre, Evergreen Senior Centre and ServiceGuelph or over the phone by calling 519-837-5699.
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Interested in applying for an aquatic position?
For more information
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519-837-5699