Description
This assessment is to qualify you for the Free Aquatic Leadership Certification Program starting September 15 2026. Participants must be 21 years of age and a comfortable deep end swimmer. Completion of Adult 4 or Teen 4 would be considered an asset.
During the assessment, you will be asked to demonstrate the following:
- Endurance swim (timed 400 meter swim)
- Object recovery (8 foot depth)
- Tread water in deep end for up to 90 seconds.
- Entries into the water
- Stroke evaluation – front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke and lifesaving kicks
Successful assessment candidates will be invited to attend a 15 week fast track course to complete the six certifications required to work as an instructor/lifeguard for the City of Waterloo. These include Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Intermediate First Aid and CPR C award, National Lifeguard and LSS/SWIM Instructors courses. Classes will run September 15 to December 17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursdays. 100% attendance required.
Upon completion of the fast track courses, candidates may submit their resume to apply for an instructor/guard position. If selected, candidates participate in the skills screening process for a potential job in aquatics at the City of Waterloo, starting in January 2027. Successful hires will commit to working for 6 sessions (summer session off is an option).
Note: Program is open to those who have not previously participated.