Lifeguarding

Be a part of the Aquatics staff team

Richmond Aquatic Services is part of the City of Richmond's Community Services Division. Our lifeguard/instructors have the opportunity to work at one of four aquatic facilities - indoors at Minoru Centre for Active Living and Watermania and outdoors at South Arm and Steveston Outdoor Pools. Over 100 lifeguards are employed with typically more during the summer months.

Instructor/Lifeguard Subsidy Program - Apply today!

This program provides subsidized training courses to youth and adult residents (13+ years) who are experiencing financial hardship, and who are interested in a career or position as an Instructor/Lifeguard. The City subsidizes eligible Richmond applicants up to 90% of the total course fees.
Frequently Asked Questions - Instructor/Lifeguard Subsidy Program
Instructor Lifeguard Subsidy Program Application Form

Lifeguarding & Aquatic Instructor Training

Pathways to become an Aquatic Professional

Gain valuable skills and experience by joining the City of Richmond's Aquatic Services Team.

3 aquatic professional options

Aquatic Attendant
Swimming Instructor
Instructor/Lifeguard

Aquatics Professional Options

View the steps below on how to join our team and instructions on how to register for courses.

Required training and qualifications:

Aquatic Attendant

Bronze Medallion
Bronze Cross (current within two year)
Standard First Aid and CPR-C with AED (current within three years)
Current enrollment in or completion of Grade 10
15+ years of age

Swimming Instructor

Lifesaving Society Swimming Instructor (current within two years)
Standard First Aid and CPR-C with AED (current within three years)
Current enrollment in or completion of Grade 10
15+ years of age

Instructor/Lifeguard*

Bronze Medallion
Bronze Cross
Standard First Aid and CPR-C with AED (current within three years)
National Lifeguard Pool (current within two years)
National Lifeguard Waterpark (current within two years)
Lifesaving Society Swimming Instructor (current within two years)
16+ years of age

*To start as an Instructor/Lifeguard 1 versus an Auxiliary Junior Instructor/Lifeguard, the following is also required:

Lifesaving Instructor (current within three years)
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
500 hours of Instructor/Lifeguard work experience

3 Ways to Register

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604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm
In-person at any community facility

Instructor/Lifeguard Courses

Visit lifesaving.bc.ca, redcross.ca or litaquatics.com for more information on the above courses.

Lifeguarding Job Opportunities

Richmond Aquatic Services is proud of its dedicated and dynamic staff team and welcomes your application to join us. Lifeguarding is an exciting job that promotes teamwork, develops communication skills and encourages fitness and well being.

View Our Careers page to see open positions and sign up for job notifications to be alerted when positions are posted.