Instructor/Lifeguard

Kénora; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per collective agreement

Job summary

The City of Kenora is hiring an Instructor/Lifeguard in the Recreation division. This part-time, regular position involves supervising and teaching aquatic programs, ensuring patron safety, and handling records and reporting for programs.

You will lead student staff, respond to emergencies, and support staff trainings while performing light administrative duties. Shifts run from early morning to late evening, including weekends, with benefits per the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess LSS Swim for Life Certificate and maintain in good standing.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain L.S.S. Instructor Certificate and maintain.
• Must possess NL Pool Certificate and maintain in good standing.
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivery of aquatic programs.
• Ensure safety and supervision of patrons during programs.
• Complete records and reports related to aquatic programs.
• Instruct various aquatic programs and assist with core/lesson plans.
• Perform daily office procedures, bather loads, checklists and statistics.
• Provide leadership to student staff and respond to emergencies.
• Assist with staff in-services, orientation and training.
• Perform light cleaning duties and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Ability to follow instructions

Customer service

Emergency response

Education

Grade 12 diploma

LSS Swim for Life Certificate

L.S.S. Instructor Certificate

NL Pool Certificate

Standard First Aid Certificate

Job description

City of Kenora

External Job Posting

Part-time, Regular

Job Title: Instructor/Lifeguard

Division: Recreation

Classification: Instructor/Lifeguard

Salary: $30.81/hr

Benefits: In accordance with Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: Shifts between 5:45 am to 10:00 pm including weekends

Position Status: 2 continuing, part-time positions

Posted Internally: September 11, 2026

Closing date: September 18, 2026

Reporting to the Head Lifeguard, the Instructor/Guard will be responsible forassisting with planning and delivery of programs, ensuring safety and supervision of patrons, and completing all records and reports related to aquatic programs. The individual will instruct various aquatic programs and assist with the planning/delivery of core and lesson plans. They will complete records and reports related to aquatic programs and perform daily office procedures, bather loads, checklists, and program statistics. They will provide leadership to student staff and respond to emergencies. The will also assist with staff in-services, orientation and training. The individual will also be required to perform light cleaning duties and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Must possess Current LSS Swim for Life Certificate and maintain in good standing
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Current L.S.S. Instructor Certificate and maintain in good standing
• Most possess Current NL Pool Certificate and maintain in good standing
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate (Red Cross, LSS or St. John Ambulance) or willing to obtain
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a proven focus on service delivery
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations specifically concerning the requirements for job hazard analysis and the development of and training on safe work procedures
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to get along well with others including supervisors, co-workers, members of the public and other partners in service
• Must be available for flexible shifts and split shifts as required. No more than two time blocks in the same day will be scheduled

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

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