INSTRUCTOR/LIFEGUARD

Job Status:
Continuous Part-Time
Pay & Grade:
$21.63 to $22.50 Hourly Band: 3
Hours of Work:
Up to 24 Hours per week
Initial location:
Various Locations
Posting period:
July 15, 2025 to July 22, 2025(at 6:00pm)

REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of some high school education
• 3 months related experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check at your own expense as a condition of employment
• Current Lifesaving Society approved Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C” Certification
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
• Current Life Saving Society National Lifeguard Certification
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record
  Department/Division:
  Community Services, Sport
  Group:
  Non-Union/Management
  Competition Number:
  2025-213
  Job Code:
  9295
  Number of positions:
  25

Instructor Duties:

• Teach assigned aquatic classes using established methods and procedures, following Red Cross and Lifesaving Society standards.
• Screen patrons to determine their water safety level.
• Monitor swimmers’ activities, ensuring policies, rules, and regulations are followed.
• Prepare swimming lesson plans according to established procedures.
• Evaluate students’ performance, maintain records of attendance, and complete report cards.
• Communicate students’ progress to parents and caregivers.
• Provide CPR and First Aid as needed.

Lifeguard Duties:

• Monitor swimmers’ activities, ensuring policies, rules, and regulations are followed.
• Warn swimmers of improper activities or hazards.
• Rescue individuals in distress or danger of drowning, providing CPR and First Aid, and using safety/rescue equipment.
• Screen patrons to determine their water safety level.
• Maintain records and complete required reports.
• Perform maintenance duties, including pool chemistry tests and pool fouling cleanup.
• Notify supervisors of any accidents, rescues, or issues.
• Ensure equipment is operational and stored properly after use.
• Conduct routine change room checks and complete opening/closing safety checklists.

Other Duties:

• Ensure compliance with Ontario Health Regulations and relevant legislation, as well as Policy and Procedures manuals.
• Respond to aquatic emergency situations using safety/rescue equipment.
• Participate in special events, water safety programs, emergency procedure training, and other training as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.