Staffing shortages have been occurring at pools and recreational camp waterfronts around the province, and the Ontario Government is hoping to address the issue.
It’s been announced that the minimum age requirement to be a lifeguard, assistant lifeguard and aquatic instructor has been lowered from 16 to 15 years of age.
“As school rises for the summer and the weather warms up, we spend more time enjoying pools and camp waterfronts,” says 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.”
This change aligns the minimum age requirements with updated age requirements established by the Lifesaving Society’s certification course. It comes into effect immediately on Friday, June 2nd.
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