Nova Scotia Lifesaving Society

06/11/2026

Next week we have a Lifesaving Sport Coach level 1 course starting! If you are interested in learning more about Lifesaving sport or if you're already involved in lifesaving sport and want to extend your knowledge and coaching skills, this is the course for you!
If you are interested in joining the course, email Lauren - [email protected]

06/10/2026

We are looking for more lifeguards to help supervise our Southwest shore (Yarmouth area) beaches! If you hold your national lifeguard and standard first aid, love being on the beach and helping keep your community safe around the water, this could be a great summer role for you!
Follow the QR code to go direct to our hiring process or follow this link for the job description and application link: https://nsls.lifesavingns.ca/nsls/hiring

06/05/2026

Annapolis Community Pool is offering a Swim for Life swim instructor course with The Extra Mile- Leadership Training & Consulting this weekend for just $100! Course starts tonight (Friday June 5th) so make sure you sign up asap! 🐟

⭐️WOWZERS!⭐️ Annapolis Community Pool are offering a Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Course this weekend for only $100! This is an AMAZING deal & only possible because of all the hard work of their volunteers! 🫶💙We have an exciting weekend planned & hope to see you there!☀😎

06/04/2026

Town of Port Hawkesbury has a Bronze Cross with Intermediate workplace first aid course coming up!

06/03/2026

Start your Lifesaving pathway at the Lunenburg and District Swimming Pool this summer!🛟
Bronze Star + basic first aid -> Bronze medallion + basic workplace first aid -> Bronze cross + intermediate workplace first aid -> to get you ready to take your National Lifeguard!

06/03/2026

🛟National Lifeguard Pool🛟
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth has an NL pool recertification (with IWFA recert) this coming weekend and a full course NL pool (with CPR-HCP and O2 administration) starting June 11th. If you are looking to become a pool lifeguard or recertify to stay current as a pool lifeguard, check out the YMCA's post and register asap!

06/03/2026

Help shape the future of mental health support for Aquatics first responders!
International Aquatic Personnel Critical Incident Prevalence & Impact Study
Survey maybe accessed at the following link: https://kennesaw.co1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_eXnl5WfGNJKihy6

06/03/2026

Coming up THIS weekend! Looking for a National Lifeguard waterfront course? The Extra Mile- Leadership Training & Consulting is at Chocolate Lake this weekend for a waterfront and waterfront recert. See the post for more information and register asap!

📢⭐️LAST CALL! We still have some spots available for our NL Waterfront Full course & recert! Don't miss out & register today! Please email Kathryn- [email protected] & complete our short & sweet, online registration form: https://forms.gle/pLzcnVgcjcwm1b8f7 Hope to see you there!⭐️

05/27/2026

🏊‍♂️🏄‍♀️ Become a Lifesaving Sport Coach!

Are you passionate about coaching, athlete development, swimming, lifeguarding, or surf lifesaving?

The Lifesaving Sport Coach course prepares coaches to safely lead pool and surf lifesaving sport training and competition programs. Whether you're a current or former athlete, lifeguard, swim coach, surf lifeguard, or recreation leader, this course is a great opportunity to get involved in one of Canada's most exciting, humanitarian water sports.

📅 Course Dates:
💻 Online Session – June 14, 2026 (6:00 PM–8:00 PM)
📚 Classroom Sessions – June 15 & 16, 2026 (4:00 PM–8:00 PM)
🏊 Pool Practical – July 4, 2026 at Shearwater Pool
🌊 Optional Surf Practical – August 2026 (Date & Location TBC)

💲 Course Fees:
✅ Pool Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1: $225 (tax & books included)
✅ Pool + Surf Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1: $250 (tax & books included)
Both options include emergency response event training.

The current prerequisite for the course is a Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) certification.
Don't currently hold your LSI?
We're still interested in hearing from experienced lifeguards, surf lifeguards, athletes, swim coaches, NCCP coaches, and recreation leaders who are interested in coaching Lifesaving Sport. Contact us to discuss future certification pathways and opportunities to get involved.

📧 Register or express your interest:
[email protected]

05/26/2026

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is looking for a Summer Aquatics Program Coordinator! If this sounds like you or someone you know, follow the QR code or check out the link below for more information:
👉https://easyapply.co/a/8cb88bad-30b3-4a4d-b125-e1aa316fd27e
Have questions? Contact Sarah: [email protected]