The Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service hires seasonal lifeguard staff to work from mid-June to the end of August. Minimum requirements are National Lifeguard Certification (any option) and Standard First Aid Certification.
All applicants are required to complete an interview, multiple choice test, 500m swim, 3.2km run, and 50m manikin carry.
Applications for the 2023 season are now being accepted. The deadline for Area Supervisors/Assistant Director and the LSS Summer Program Coordinator, is Sunday, Feb. 22, 2023 at 5:00pm AST. For all others, including Beach Captains, Assistant Beach Captains, Lifeguards, etc., the deadline is Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 5:00pm AST.
Thank you for your interest.
Job Descriptions
Acting Beach Captain Job Description 2023
Area Supervisor Job Description 2023
Beach Captain Job Description 2023
Beach Patroller Job Description 2023
Lifeguard Job Description 2023
LSS Summer Program Coordinator Job Description 2023
Special Events Officer Job Description 2023
Youth Development and Safety Officer Job Description 2023
How to Apply
All Applications must be submitted via our Online Application process.
Click here to download our application! Email your application (rename to "FirstName_LastName_Application_2022") to our director, Paul D'Eon, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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