About the Role:
Lifeguard
To ensure the overall safety of participants, prevent accidents and respond to emergency and public relations situations. Maintains effective public relations employing a tactful, polite and helpful demeanor. Ensures the cleanliness of the facility.
Instructor
To implement the Lifesaving Society and Department programs in a safe and enjoyable environment demonstrating good class control and safety supervision. Excellence in customer service and enthusiasm is a high priority.
What You Will be Doing:
Perform various administrative, Lifeguarding, Instructing, Team Member Aquatics, Guest Services tasks, as assigned.
Understand and follow all applicable facility, aquatic, municipal policy and procedures, (including Occupational Health and Safety) to ensure the aquatic facility remains safe, clean and healthy.
Model the rules of the facility with a positive attitude.
Participate and provide in water demonstration with a high level of enthusiasm and energy for all levels and programs.
Establish a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment while developing a good rapport with participants.
Maintains a level of physical fitness appropriate to the demands of lifeguarding required to fulfill any emergency procedure for any circumstance
Provide effective emergency response, executes proper rescue techniques and renders CPR/ first aid.
Ensure that all lifesaving equipment is checked, set out and put away each day, reporting any deficiencies immediately to the Head Guard.
Carry out other duties as assigned.
These responsibilities outline the principal functions of the position and serve as a guiding vision for the role's impact and contribution.
About You:
Qualifications:
National Lifeguard (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)
Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)
Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)
Standard First Aid and CPR C (valid for three (3) years from the date of issue)
HIGH FIVE® The Principles of Healthy Childhood Development
Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance valid for two (2) years from the date of issue
Must be at least 15 years of age.
Experience working in aquatics
Skills:
A professional and enthusiastic employee who embraces a service-minded approach
Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.
Other Job Details:
Pay Rate: Lifeguard $22.91; Instructor $24.93
Employee Group: Non-union
Department: Community, Recreation and Culture Services
Position Type: Permanent, Part-time
Work Mode: In-person
Work Location: Various City pools
Hours of Work: Up to 24 hours per week
Number of Openings: Ongoing
Job ID: 2025-156
Posted Date: July 30, 2025
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