Join our Team
What's important to you? Here at Brave Waves, we want to bring lifesaving skills to children in the local area to make our community safer. Our mission is to make a difference in our community and in the world! Check out how you can be an important member of our team and help us make a difference!
Who we're looking for:
Brave Waves Team Members...
- are energetic, charismatic, caring, organized, and reliable
- work well under pressure and can problem solve
- are patient and compassionate with others
- have an amazing sense of humour.
- are professional in their communication and demeanour
- believe that learning is a wonderful thing that anyone can do
- are team oriented
What we have to offer:
Opportunities to Grow
Brave Waves wants you to succeed, that's why we're dedicated to our staff in helping them grow through leadership opportunities and career development. We offer transferable and professional skill sets they can use anywhere.
Lifesaving Society Certifications
Brave Waves provides opportunities to staff members where they can receive their Standard First Aid, CPR, Bronzes, and Lifeguard qualifications
Highly Competitive Pay
We value your skills and we want to invest in you too!
Earn while you Learn!
The Brave Waves Mentorship Program is a personalized plan for Brave Waves Team Members to work with various staff members so they get the best transferable skills they need for their future. We want to be the best job you ever leave!
Donations on your behalf to make the world a better place
Brave Waves will donate to a charity of a team member's choosing on two important dates: the team member's birthday and the anniversary date of the team member's hiring. Your work at Brave Waves can make a difference in other parts of the world!
Discounts on swim lessons for family members
Starting in 2023, immediate family members of our instructors will receive 10% off their tuition.
Positions
Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students
Brave Waves is proud to offer volunteer opportunities for high school students through the Lifesaving Society. Volunteers help out in the water and on deck by fulfilling the Lifesaving Society's mission to prevent drowning and reduce water-related injury
Become an Assistant Instructor! (Ages 13-15)
Assistant Instructors are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching while they master basic progressions and shadow Brave Waves certified instructors on the job!
Become an Instructor! (Ages 15+)
Become an Instructor! (Ages 15+)
Brave Waves Instructors are qualified in many different ways! Individuals must be fun, charismatic, organized and reliable. Candidates will complete a 15 hour instructor course and be Bronze Cross certified. Not certified yet? We can help!
Mature or retired individual looking for something more?
We value all ages and all experiences! Brave Waves loves to work with people who are excited to learn and be a part of the fantastic atmosphere. All instructors must be certified with Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid & be a Brave Waves certified Instructor. Not Certified? We will provide the training you need!