We have Lifesaving Society (LSS) courses that can lead to instructor, coaching or lifeguard certifications. The Aquatic Leadership courses include:

• LSS Bronze Star
• LSS Bronze Medallion
• LSS Emergency First Aid
• LSS Bronze Cross
• LSS National Lifeguard (NL)
• LSS Swim and Lifesaving Instructor
• LSS Sport Coach Level 1
• LSS Standard First Aid with CPR-C
• LSS Examiners Course

Not sure what course to take next? Follow our Aquatic Leadership Flow Chart

Aquatic Leadership courses run throughout the year. You must attend all classes of an Aquatic Leadership Program. Bring the following with you to all courses:

• Bathing suit and towel for courses with a water component
• Comfortable clothing, a whistle, notebook, pen, pencils, lunch, dinner, snacks
• Proof of age
• Your original prerequisite certifications and all manuals used in previous courses

You can register for a course one of the following ways:

• Register online
• Complete a registration form and drop it off in-person at one of our community centres

We have positions for Aquatic Attendants, Swim Instructors and Lifeguards. To join Richmond Hill’s Aquatic Team here are the steps to follow. 

Step 1: Get Qualified
Here are the qualifications required:

Step 2: Visit Jobs.RichmondHill.ca and click on the Aquatic Employment Job Posting. Create a user profile and apply online.

Step 3: Register online for an in-person Aquatic Employment Screening. 

If you have any questions regarding aquatic recruitment, please email the Aquatic Coordinator.

Step 1: Complete the “How to become a volunteer” process at Volunteering - City of Richmond Hill.

Note: Aquatic volunteers must be a minimum of 14 years of age and have a valid Bronze Medallion certification or higher (Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard). Valid = less than 2 years since certified. 

Step 2: Once “Accepted” in the volunteer database 

• Click on the Opportunities tab and select the Opportunities List. 

Step 3: Wait to be contacted by your indicated pool

The Aquatic Supervisor from the pool you identified on the form will contact you when they are ready to consider volunteers. 

Step 4: Aquatic Facility Orientation

If you agree to an aquatic volunteer shift for the duration of the upcoming session, you will need to participate in an Aquatic Facility Orientation at that location (if you have not already completed one at that facility). Orientations must be completed at least once at any pool you are interested in volunteering at. 

Step 5: Volunteer for the duration of your aquatic shift commitment. 

Volunteering is a pathway to increase your chances of Aquatic Employment. Being punctual, dependable, and able to communicate with your team and customers means something when it comes to hiring. 

Step 6: Track your hours 

Please note: if you would like your hours to be used towards the Aquatic Volunteer Recognition Program, please ensure to log these hours under the 'Aquatic Volunteer Recognition Program' category. 

Volunteering in aquatic roles may help you cover the base cost of the following Aquatic Leadership course.  

Here is how it works:

Aquatic Volunteer Recognition Discount Form

The Aquatic Volunteer Recognition Discount Form may only be submitted once you have completed the required number of hours for the program you want. Your completed registration form and corresponding Volunteer Hours Tracking form(s) must be emailed to aquaticvolunteers@richmondhill.ca for consideration and processing.  Forms will be cross-referenced with online logged hours on your volunteer profile.