Instructor Guard

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Winnipeg is looking for a part-time Instructor Guard to provide safe aquatic services. You will instruct Lifesaving and Learn to Swim programs, lifeguard at public swim events, and carry out daily maintenance duties. Ideal candidates hold relevant certifications, including CPR and First Aid. This role offers competitive hourly wages and on-the-job training opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to apply from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Pension plans

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Manitoba Fitness Council certifications for Group, Resistance, Older Adults, Aqua Fitness.
• NCCP certification for Water Polo, Synchronized Swimming, and Diving is an asset.
• Education must be comparable to minimum qualifications in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Lifesaving and Learn to Swim programs.
• Lifeguard Public Swim and Aquatic programs.
• Perform daily facility maintenance duties.

Skills

Lifesaving and Learn to Swim instruction

Facility maintenance

CPR Level C/AED certification

First Aid certification

Education

National Lifeguard - Pool certification

Swim for Life Instructor certification

Manitoba Fitness Council certifications

Job description

Recruitment Details

Instructor Guard

Department: Community Services

Designated Work Location: Various Sites

Position Type: Part-time

Hours of Work: Various

Salary: $21.62 - $24.13 hourly as per the Instructor Guard Classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement.

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 126574

Closing Date: December 24, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Job Profile

Are you interested in providing safe and enjoyable aquatic services through one of Winnipeg's many pool facilities? We are accepting applications to fill current vacancies.

As The Instructor Guard You Will

• Instruct Lifesaving and Learn to Swim programs.
• Lifeguard Public Swim and Aquatic programs.
• Perform daily facility maintenance duties.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Manitoba Fitness Council certifications for Group, Resistance, Older Adults, Aqua Fitness would be an asset.
• NCCP certification for Water Polo, Synchronized Swimming, Diving would be an asset.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• National Lifeguard - Pool
• Swim for Life Instructor
• Lifesaving Instructor
• Standard First Aid Certificate (St. John Ambulance, Red Cross, or Aquatic Emergency Care).
• CPR Level C/AED Certificate (St. John's Ambulance, Red Cross, or Aquatic Emergency Care). Renewed annually.
• A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate(s), at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
• Must be 16 years of age.

How To Apply

• Current resume (Required).
• Copies of all current and valid certifications (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Position Reports To: Pool Supervisor

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.