Student - Lifeguard &
Instructor[https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20231009130815_RYV6GS0GP4TRY3BJ/layout/20240524130911-image-20240524090911-1.png]
Town of Tillsonburg is looking for sixteen (16) responsible and outgoing
Lifeguard/Instructors that will be responsible for the safety and supervision of
patrons using Town pools and the planning and instruction of swimming lessons.
This is a seasonal student position with an option to enroll in OMERS defined
benefit pension plan.
Department: Recreation, Culture and Parks
Division: Recreation Programs and Services
Reports To: Aquatics Supervisor
Contract: August 18, 2025 to September 8, 2026
Hourly Rate: $19.12 - 19.88/hour
Weekly Hours: up to 20 (Up to 40 in summer months)
Criminal Record Check required for this position. If over eighteen (18) years
of age, a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.
Interested candidates please apply prior to the end of day on Tuesday, August 5,
2025.
Responsibilities
- As set down by the "Health Protection and Promotion Act - R.R.O. 1990, Reg.
- The standards in these regulations must be adhered to or exceeded As set
down by the Technical Standard and Safety Authority the Amusement Device Act
must be adhered to or exceeded.
- Provide Instruction and Lifeguard supervision for all Aquatic Programs.
- Develop lesson plans and administer required evaluations
- Maintains daily records for classes (attendance, swim class progress, test
sheets and report/progress cards).
- Maintain pool area and recreation facilities in a clean, sanitary condition.
- Report all accidents/incidents, problems or concerns to the Program
Coordinator.
- Attend all staff training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled by
supervisors.
- Wear the staff uniform consisting of lifeguard shirt, suit, and whistle, at
all times while on duty.
- Follow all Town policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Lifesaving Society Learn to Swim and Lifesaving Instructors
- National Lifeguard Certification
- Standard First Aid + CPR C
- Advanced Provincial Trainer Status in First Aid, Lifeguard Training or
Instructor Training an asset.
- Excellent customer service and time management skills.
- Hard working, motivated and reliable - with the ability to attend work
regularly and punctually.
- Ability to work in a team environment and accept and follow verbal and
written instructions.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
- Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively.
- Ability to attend all orientation and training sessions.
- Availability to work evenings and on weekends.
- Must be returning to school in the fall.
About the recruitment process
All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record
check.
The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the
recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act, 2005 [http://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/05a11]. Please
contact us if you require any accommodations.
The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information
collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an
interview will be contacted.
