Carleton University Aquatic Staff – Job Opportunities

Our Fall 2025/Winter 2026 new staff screening has been complete. Candidates are welcome to reach out to aquatics@carleton.ca with general inquiries about staffing and any on-going hiring.

General Job Description

The Carleton University Lifeguards and Instructors are responsible for the oversight of all Aquatics programming in our 50m pool. This includes recreational & fitness swims, learn to swim and lifesaving programs, special bookings, and rental programs. The Carleton Pool offers aquatics courses and freelance swimming for Carleton Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members. The Student Staff supervise all fitness & recreational swims with a commitment to safety, public education, prevention and emergency response.

Responsibilities

  • All Lifeguard/Instructors attend New Staff Orientation sessions, along with mandatory Staff In-Service Training sessions as scheduled through out the term and successfully complete a Rescue Skill Assessments at standard.
  • Student staff are provided with ways to maintain appropriate fitness levels in order to be ready to respond to any critical emergency/rescue in the pool or elsewhere in the Athletics Facility.
  • Staff are encouraged to take more advanced aquatics leadership courses such as First Aid Instructor, National Lifeguard Instructor, Advanced Lifesaving Instructor, Lifesaving Examiners and Swim for Life Instructor Trainer.
  • Effective communication and ongoing constructive feedback are the pillars of the team.
  • Student Staff are provided with mid-term and end of term Job Performance Evaluations, ensuring that the Student Lifeguard/Instructors are maintaining the Carleton Standard and always striving to improve and succeed.
  • Student staff are given the opportunity to development their leadership skills and advance their role on our team.

Experience/Skills Required

  • Certifications Required for Lifeguard/Instructors: Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid CPR-C AED, Airway management & Lifesaving Swim Instructor (at minimum), Lifesaving (Bronze) Instructor & Standard or Emergency First Aid Instructor, Examiner or other Lifesaving leadership qualifications are additional assets.

General inquiries about hiring can be sent to aquatics@carleton.ca