Starting Friday, you only have to be 15 to be a lifeguard. The province lowered the age requirement from 16-years-old in an effort to address a shortage.
The province lowered the age requirement from 16-years-old in an effort to address a shortage.The changes align with the Lifesaving Society’s updated age requirements, the group that delivers national lifeguard training and certification.
“As school rises for the summer and the weather warms up, we spend more time enjoying pools and camp waterfronts,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Lowering the age for youth to become lifeguards creates more job opportunities for youth in a rewarding position that can help keep community pools and recreational camp waterfronts safe.
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