Special Announcement:  COVID-19

The well-being of our members and program participants is our priority in this evolving story. The Lifesaving Society is carefully monitoring the public health and safety risk associated with the evolving COVID-19 outbreak.  For the most recent Lifesaving Society- NS Branch updates: click here.

 

Join our Team

Call for Nominations- Board of Directors

The Nova Scotia Lifesaving Society is looking for nominations for our Board of Directors.  For more information on the position and the nominations application form: click here         

Application Deadline: March 20 at 5pm AST               

 

Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships (CLERC)

On May 9-10 2020 Nova Scotia will be hosting the Canadian Lifeguard Response Championships. We are currently accepting applications for the organizing committee and are looking for interested individuals for the following positions: Marketing and Promotion, Sponsorship, Volunteer Recruitment, Communications, Logistics and a variety of other positions.

If you want to be a part of the hosting committee please email a copy of your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

New Canadian- Swim Instructors

We are looking to hire female instructors to lead our: New Canadian– Swim to Survive Program.  Our program will consist of 6, one hour lessons where participants will learn beginner level swimming and survival skills.  

Where: Halifax Canada Games Centre
When: March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 19
Time:7-8pm
Instructors will be paid $20/hr and are expected to plan for and attend all 6 lessons.  Interpreters will be available for assistance. 
For more information contact Kathryn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

Swim to Survive Instructors

Our 2019/2020  Swim to Survive program has launched with a bang!  We are looking to expand our team of instructors– Transportation can be arranged.

For more information contact Grace at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.s.ca

 

July 21-27, 2019 is National Drowning Prevention Week

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The Lifesaving Society designates July 21-27, 2019 as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) to focus community and media attention on the drowning problem and drowning prevention. Logos, social media messages, and resources are now available for members’ use.  

Check out the latest version of the Maritime Drowning Report and Canadian Drowning Report here.