Head Lifeguard/Instructor - Temporary Full-Time

Town of Tillsonburg; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local municipality is seeking a Head Lifeguard/Instructor for a temporary full-time position. You will supervise and instruct participants in aquatic programs, ensuring safety and quality experiences for individuals aged 3 months and up. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience in teaching swimming and lifeguarding. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and requires flexibility in scheduling, including availability for evenings and weekends. Interested applicants must apply by December 21, 2025.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience teaching and lifeguarding.
• Current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED.
• Current National Lifeguard Pool certification.
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily instruction and safety supervision for all aquatic programming.
• Enforce admission guidelines during all open swim programming.
• Act as Lead Hand in the absence of full-time staff.
• Document all incidents, near misses, and rescues.
• Maintain the pool readiness through daily maintenance.

Skills

Providing instruction and lifeguarding supervision

Leading water fitness programming

Exemplary customer service

Teamwork

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Job description

Head Lifeguard/Instructor - Temporary Full-Time

Town of Tillsonburg is looking for a Head Lifeguard/Instructor who would be responsible for effectively supervising and caring for participants in Aquatic programs while providing a safe, well‑balanced, stimulating program for participants 3 months old and up.

Department: Recreation, Culture and Parks
Division: Recreation Programs & Services
Reports To: Aquatics Supervisor
Contract Dates: January 2026 - July 3, 2026
Hourly Rate: $25.76 - $30.13/hour (2025 rates)
Weekly Hours: 40
Vacancy: 1 (existing)

Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this position. Interested candidates please apply prior to the end of day Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily instruction and safety supervision for all aquatic programming.
• Proficient knowledge of emergency procedures and use of equipment, and ability to take a leadership role to manage patrons and staff in area.
• Enforce admission guidelines during all open swim programming.
• Assists in daily maintenance as required to keep the pool ready for use.
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings as scheduled by Aquatics Supervisor or designate.
• When full‑time staff are absent, act as Lead Hand to provide deck leadership of swimming instructors, lifeguards, assistant lifeguards/instructors and seasonal customer service staff.
• Accurately documenting all incidents, near misses, and rescues following established procedures.
• Interacting with patrons, addressing concerns, and providing accurate information to bathers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Requirements

Knowledge of

• All Lifesaving Society curriculum including the Learn to Swim Program, Patrol Program, Bronze Star Family, Emergency First Aid, and Swim to Survive.
• MESH application and reporting for daily aquatic records and emergency reporting.
• Required administration for teaching swimming. Recording progress, completing test sheets and report cards in a timely manner.
• Aware of safe work practices relating to job responsibilities and have a working compliance knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, legislation governing the public pools, maintaining compliance with AODA, WHMIS and Health Regulations as it relates to the work environment.

Skill in

• Providing instruction and lifeguarding supervision for all programming at the Tillsonburg Community Centre and Lake Lisgar Waterpark.
• Leading water fitness programming.
• Providing exemplary customer service to all patrons and members.
• Endeavor at all times to work as a team with supervisors and fellow staff members.
• Report all accidents/incidents, problems or concerns.

Ability to

• Assist with staff substitutions if required.
• Perform other duties as required and designated by the Aquatics Supervisor or Aquatics Coordinators.
• Work evenings and weekends.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Lift up to 80lbs.

Qualifications

• OSSD or equivalent.
• 1 year experience teaching and lifeguarding.
• Current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED.
• Current National Lifeguard Pool certification.
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor.
• Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructors.
• Experience working with children.
• Advanced aquatic leadership certifications an asset.
• High Five Healthy Principles of Child Development an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends when required.

About the recruitment process

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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. 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.