Casual Lifeguard/Instructor at City of Dryden

Dryden, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

24.26

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lifeguard Techniques, Swimming Skills, Water Safety, Emergency Medical Assistance, First Aid, CPR, Leadership Courses, Rescue Situations

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Internal/External Posting HR-REC-2026-02 This opportunity is for an existing vacancy Job Title: Casual Lifeguard/Instructor Date Posted: Friday, January 9, 2026 Department: Pool & Fitness Centre Closing Date: Open Until Filled Location: Dryden Recreation Complex Reports To: Recreation Coordinator Hours of Work: This is casual employment with hours determined as per staffing & program requirements. Hourly Wage: $18.20 - $24.26 per hour based on certifications as per the IBEW Collective Agreement all other benefits as per ESA. Job Summary: This position requires applicants to be a minimum 15 years of age. Lifeguard: To use trained lifeguard techniques to effectively supervise swimmers, prevent aquatic injury, enforce rules to patrons and obtain emergency medical assistance as required. Instructor: To instruct children and adults in swimming skills and water safety knowledge; to teach entry level leadership courses which instruct candidates to respond to increasingly complex rescue situations. Position Requirements: Required Certifications: • Valid Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification, or equivalent • Workplace Standard First Aid/CPR Level C Certification, Preferred certifications, or willingness to obtain the following: • Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification, or willingness to obtain • Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor certification, or willingness to obtain • Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Trainer certification, or willingness to obtain • Waterfit Instructor, or willingness to obtain Successful applicants, 18 years of age or older, will be required to obtain and submit a clean Criminal Background/Vulnerable Sector check at their own expense prior to their start date. Application Process: Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience through the City’s online application which can be found at: http://www.dryden.ca/careers Personal Information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 or via telephone contact at (807) 223-1432. The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age. Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodation known in advance to the Director of Human Resources or designate. We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The lifeguard is responsible for supervising swimmers, preventing aquatic injuries, and enforcing rules. The instructor teaches swimming skills and water safety to children and adults.