Pool
Lifeguard Applications for Summer 2024
Beechwood North Homes Association is looking for lifeguards to join the dynamic team at our community pool for Summer 2024. We are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working individuals keen to provide quality lifeguarding services and positive customer service at our community facility.
To apply, visit our Lifeguard Job Posting and email your resume to: executive@beechwoodnorth.com
Please submit applications before December 31, 2023 to be considered.
Beechwood North Pool
The Beechwood North Recreation Centre offers a heated outdoor pool with two trained lifeguards on duty. The pool is open from May to September, including 7 days a week starting in mid-June.
Dedicated Adult Swim time is available at scheduled times throughout the summer.
Swimming Lessons are provided by certified instructors for all levels of the Lifesaving Society 'Swim for Life' program.
Swimming Lessons
BNHA offers two types of swimming lessons: Group and Private.
Lessons are provided by certified instructors as part of the Lifesaving Society 'Swim for Life' program.
Lesson age groupings include: Parent & Tot (mornings only), Preschool, and Swimmer levels.
2023 Pool Schedule
Beechwood North Pool Policies
Our priority is to maintain a safe and fun environment at the pool at all times. Please be sure to adhere to the Pool Rules posted on our website and at the facilities, as well as our Pool Guest Policy:
Pool Rules
All members and their guests must comply with the following rules at all times, which are posted at the pool (‘Pool Rules’):
Non-swimmers must stay in the shallow end under direct supervision of a parent or guardian (over the age of 12) and must be within arms reach of a parent or guardian OR wearing an approved life saving device.
Instructions from the BNHA lifeguard staff must be complied with to ensure the safety of swimmers at the pool. One long whistle blast means ‘emergency’ and in these cases, individuals must clear the pool area in an orderly fashion.
All persons using the swimming pool must take a shower before entering the pool. (As required by the Ontario Public Health Act for public pools)
Any person having an infectious or communicative disease is prohibited from using a public pool.
Footwear must be removed before entering the pool area. (Shoe racks are provided)
No person may bring a glass container onto the deck or in the pool.
No food is allowed inside the pool enclosure. (Food can be consumed in the picnic table area) Please note the Beechwood North facilities are a NUT FREE space.
No Diving head first into the pool. (Pool depth does not meet minimum requirements)
No Running on the pool deck.
Spitting, spouting water, blowing the nose or discharging bodily wastes in the pool is strictly prohibited.
Maximum of 50 people can be admitted to the pool area.
The emergency telephone is located in the office.
Dogs and other animals are not allowed in the pool area. (Only approved service animals)
Thank you for your help in maintaining a safe and fun environment at the pool!
Public Health Admission Standards
Region of Waterloo Public Health provides Admissions Standards for public pools. These standards require parents or guardians (at least 12 years of age) to assist staff in the supervision of young children, with the following supervision requirements:
Children aged 0-5: Regardless of swimming ability, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is responsible for their direct supervision. Ratio: Two children to one guardian (2:1).
Children aged 6-9: Four children to one guardian (4:1), or eight children with life jackets to one guardian (8:1).
Non-swimmers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Children aged 8+ who have passed the facility swim test are permitted to swim without a parent or guardian.
Deep End Swim Test: Children must be able to swim 2 widths of front crawl (face in) and be able to tread water for 45 seconds (head above water).
Pool Guest Policy
BNHA members are welcome to bring guests to the pool and tennis courts. Please adhere to the following guest policy for the pool:
We kindly ask that all members introduce guests using the pool to the guards and sign-in guests using the Guest Sign-in form available.
Guests must be accompanied by a BNHA member throughout the visit.
The intent of this policy is to allow our members and their guests to have the best possible experience at the pool, while ensuring paid members can use the pool facilities during busy periods.
Local Non-Members Policy
As noted in the BNHA Bylaws: A member shall not be allowed to admit to the facilities as a guest a resident of the Beechwood North Residential Area.