Instructor Guards

City of Kawartha Lakes; Lindsay, Bobcaygeon; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

Education reimbursement

Career advancement programs

Job summary

The City of Kawartha Lakes is hiring an Instructor Guard to support aquatic facilities at Lindsay Recreation Complex and/or Forbert Memorial Pool. This is a full-time position with days, evenings, and weekends required, and some travel may be necessary.

Responsibilities include teaching quality swimming programs, maintaining safety, and providing excellent customer service. Applicants must hold current lifeguarding and first aid certifications and be prepared for skill testing.

Qualifications

• Current National Lifesaving Service Certification.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR qualifications.
• Current Red Cross Instructor Lifesaving Instructor Qualification (Instructor Guards).
• Minimum age 16 years as per regulations.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search required.
• Prepared for skill testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring facility is properly maintained.
• Keep records of pool operation and maintenance.
• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Teach quality swimming programs and provide customer service.

Education

National Lifesaving Service Certification

Standard First Aid and CPR

Red Cross Instructor Lifesaving Instructor (Instructor Guards)

Job description

Job Title Instructor Guard

Wage Instructor Guard: $31.23 - $33.78 per hour (2026)

Reports to Aquatics Coordinator

Department Community Services

Location Lindsay Recreation Complex and/or Forbert Memorial Pool (Bobcaygeon)

Hours Full-Time, including days, evenings, and weekends

Other Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applicants to join our team of Lifeguards and Instructor Guards!

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes' residents and businesses. We work to support our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, and we want you to Jump In with us!!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement.

As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following:

• OMERS pension (defined benefit)
• education reimbursement
• other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Job Description

• Assist in ensuring that the facility is properly maintained
• Keep records of every aspect of the pool's operation and maintenance
• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Lifeguard

• Perform all of the duties as above including lifesaving activities; act immediately and appropriately for the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.

Instructor Guard

• Perform all of the duties above including teaching quality swimming programs and providing excellent customer service.

Skills/Education Required

• Current National Lifesaving Service Certification
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR qualifications
• Current Red Cross Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor Qualification (Instructor Guards)
• This position requires that the successful applicant is a minimum of 16 years of age in accordance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act, Regulation 565 for Public Pools.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search, will be required
• Applicants must also be prepared for skill testing.