Lifeguard Shortage

• ‘We’re OK:’ N.S. beaches will have enough lifeguards on patrol this summer

  The Lifesaving Society of Nova Scotia's special projects director says despite an ongoing staff shortage, most lifeguard chairs will be filled in Nova Scotia this summer.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2023
  
• Ontario lowers minimum age for lifeguarding to 15

  The minimum age requirement was previously 16, and the province said the change aligns with updated requirements from the Lifesaving Society's certification course.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2023
  
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• Ontario parents frustrated with lack of swimming lessons amid lifeguard shortage

  The situation has left some affected parents frustrated that their children won't be able to participate in city-run swim lessons this fall.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
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• No lifeguard at Vancouver’s Sunset Beach due to staffing shortages

  Due to staffing challenges, the Vancouver Park Board says Sunset Beach will not have a designated lifeguard zone on Monday for any Labour Day swimmers.

  Health

  Sep 5, 2022
• Lifeguard shortages impacting pools, water programs across Canada

  Municipalities across Canada are grappling with lifeguard shortages as city pools and beaches open for the summer.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
• Quebec government to cover costs to become a lifeguard amid shortages

  To try and avoid future shortages, Minister for Education Isabelle Charest announced courses to become a lifeguard and instructor will be free.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2022
• Toronto cancels swim classes for 1,000-plus participants amid instructor shortage

  The City of Toronto said that it would begin cancelling 169 courses affecting approximately 1,140 participants.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2022
• ‘It’s a real challenge’: Lifeguard shortages spur safety concerns across Canada

  A shortage of lifeguards across Canada this summer may be dangerous for swimmers, according to a representative for the National Lifeguard Life Saving Society.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2022
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• London aquatic summer services reduced due to life guard shortage

  Londoners will not be getting as much public pool time this year with the city leading to a reduction in aquatic services throughout the city due to a staffing shortage.

  Canada

  May 31, 2022
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• Lifeguards needed at southern Alberta swimming pools

  As the COVID-19 pandemic forced pool closures, it also put a hold on lifeguard training courses. Pools across the province are struggling to keep lifeguards on staff.

  Canada

  May 13, 2022