Future Opportunities - Lifeguard/Instructor I

Inclusionregina; Regina; Sur place; CAD 25 000 - 36 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and wellness benefits

Educational support

Staff development

Résumé du poste

City of Regina seeks casual lifeguards/instructors for aquatic facilities. You will guard, teach swimming, enforce rules and assist in daily operations. Training and safety compliance are essential.

Shifts include daytime, evenings and weekends with opportunities to develop skills and work within a community-focused team.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with clients at aquatic facilities with lifeguarding and Swim for Life or equivalent instruction.
• Minimum of Grade 10; progress in education acceptable.
• Current awards/certifications (NL Lifeguard, AED, First Aid) must be kept current.

Responsabilités

• Perform lifeguarding duties and ensure patron safety at aquatic facilities.
• Deliver instructional sessions and manage class progress and attendance.
• Enforce pool rules and health/safety regulations per policy.
• Assist with facility cleaning, maintenance and customer relations.
• Work non-standard hours including days, evenings and weekends.

Connaissances

Lifeguarding

First Aid

Instructional Skills

Communication

Formation

Grade 10

NL Lifeguard Certification

AED Certification

Description du poste

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Job ID:3363

Openings: Up to 10

Jurisdiction:CUPE Local 21

Division:City Planning & Community Services

Department:Recreation & Cultural Services

Branch:Community & Recreation Programs

Type of Posting:Internal & External

Employment Type:Casual

Hourly Salary: $22.43

Date Posted: October 30, 2026

Closing Date: November 6, 2026

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent teamand we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

This competition will accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications are reviewed when a facility is need of additional staff to maintain service levels.

This position is typically posted twice a year to meet these irregular but ongoing hiring needs.

Applications will be kept on file for six months, and candidates may be contacted at any time during this period.

If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, a representative from the City of Regina will contact you directly.

Under the supervision of an Aquatic Program Specialist or Aquatic Training Specialist, this position performs responsible lifeguard and/or instructional duties at any City of Regina aquatic facilities. The work assigned involves ensuring the safety of patrons and proper facility usage. This position may be transferred between aquatics facilities and will be required to work non-standard hours.

Typical duties include:

• Ensures that proper safety procedures are followed an in cases of emergency, performs first aid, water rescues and other lifeguarding skills and techniques as required.
• Carries out responsible lifeguard and instructional duties and ensures a safe and healthyenvironment conducive to aquatic enjoyment and education.
• Participates in mandatory sessional staff training and development programs.
• Assumes responsibility for individual lesson plans, class attendance, class evaluations, progress cards, and test sheets as required.
• Enforces swimming pool rules and regulations as outlined by the City of Regina and the Saskatchewan Public Health Act.
• Assists in cleaning and disinfecting duties, as required.
• Supervises the activities of the patrons using the facility, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains good public relations with patrons and facility staff.
• Perform related duties as required.

Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:

*** To be considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume.If you do not possess any of the required awards, or you are in the progress of completing them, you will be disqualified.This is an ongoing posting and will be reposted. If you do not meet all the qualifications or have all the awards and certifications at the time of this positing, please apply to the next posting once you met all requirements.***

Experience and Education:

• Experience in dealing with clients at aquatic facilities providing lifeguarding and recognized Lifesaving Swim for Life or equivalent instructional services.
• A minimum of Grade 10. *Can currently be in progress*

Must possess the following awards and certifications:

Must have the following:

• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service -Pool(NL)
• Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor Certification; or Swim Transition Instructor Clinic AND Swim Patrol Instructor clinic completed
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

At least ONE of the following:

• Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR/AED-C
• St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid & CPR/AED-C
• Lifesaving Society Aquatic Emergency Care & CPR/AED-C

*Note: All awards must remain current and is required to provide the employer with copies of updated rewards. First Aid, CPR C and AED must be recertified every two (2) years.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques employed in water safety, lifeguarding and instructing.
• Knowledge of the standard principles and practices of first aid.
• Knowledge of instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures dealing with swimming pool operation, as outlined by the relevant acts, bylaws, and policies.
• Ability to receive/implement oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with patrons and fellow employees.
• Ability to demonstrate an amiable and outgoing personality.
• Skill in swimming, lifeguarding and instructional duties.

Working/Other Conditions:

• Available Shifts: Daytime, Evening, and Weekends.
• Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.

Please contact [e-mail] if you have inquires.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference.

Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted