Aquatic Positions
We welcome ongoing interest in employment opportunities. Resumes and qualifications can be submitted at any time to aquatics@carleton.ca. Candidates will be screened and interviewed as needed throughout the term.
Please Note
Priority will be given to those with leadership qualifications, including National Lifeguard Instructors & Examiners, SFA Instructor/Examiners, and Instructor Trainers.
Fall/Winter Application for 2025-2026
All new applicants are required to attend a skills screening prior to hire Saturday September 6th @ 10:00am
This screening will involve in-water assessment of guarding, first aid/CPR skills, along with a dry on-land interview portion related to instructional programming and personal relations skills.
Additional Lifeguarding Emergency situations skills may assess if the # of participants and availability of time permits. The screening will take approx. 2-3 hours.
If your certifications and application do not meet the minimum required standards, you will be advised via email. Applicants should expect to receive a confirmation email inviting them to attend the New Staff Screening.
Please follow up with an email to aquatics@carleton.ca if you have not heard from CU Aquatics prior to screening date … OR if you decide NOT to attend the screening.
Lifeguard / Swim Instructor
Responsibilities
- Commit to safety, public education, and emergency response
- Supervise 50m pool during fitness, recreational, and instructional swims
- Teach swim and lifesaving programs
- Oversee special bookings and rentals
Training & Development
- Attend New Staff Orientation and regular In-Service Training
- Maintain personal fitness & rescue readiness
- Receive mid-term and end-of-term performance evaluations
- Opportunity to take advanced leadership certifications:
- First Aid Instructor
- National Lifeguard Instructor
- Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner
- Swim for Life Instructor Trainer
Application & Screening Process
Experience & Certifications Required
- Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
- Standard First Aid, CPR-C, AED,
- Airway Management
- Lifesaving Swim Instructor (at minimum)
- Assets:
- Lifesaving Swim Instructor (Bronze)
- Lifesaving Instructor certification
- First Aid Instructor, Examiner, or other leadership certifications
Evaluation:
- Mid-term and end-of-term performance reviews
- Encouragement for continuous leadership growth
Rescue Skills Screening
- Mandatory for all new applicants
- Includes assessment of:
- Lifeguarding and emergency response
- CPR & First Aid skills
- Swim instruction ability & stroke technique
- Possibly emergency simulations (time-permitting)
Application Process
- Submit resume and certifications via email
- If requirements are met, you’ll be invited to a Rescue Skills Screening
- If not, you’ll receive an email stating ineligibility
- If you don’t hear back before screening, follow up by email:
Fall/Winter Application for 2025-2026
All new applicants are required to attend a skills screening prior to hire Saturday September 6th @ 10:00am