Instructor/Lifeguard 1 and Junior Instructor/Lifeguard

City of Richmond; Richmond; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richmond is seeking an Instructor/Lifeguard 1 to join the aquatic staff. You will safeguard patrons, teach water safety, and support daily pool operations including maintenance, record-keeping, and customer service. Roles include mentoring junior staff and participating in safety screenings.

The position requires Grade 12 or equivalent with lifeguarding experience and current NL/First Aid certifications. Work is performed at aquatic facilities with rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent plus lifeguarding certs and related training.
• First Aid/CPR-C, Lifesaving Instructor and NL options current.
• Ability to teach water safety and aquatic skills to varied ages.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifeguarding duties and respond to aquatic emergencies.
• Teach swimming lessons to diverse ages and skill levels.
• Carry out daily pool/deck and change room maintenance tasks.
• Address patron inquiries, concerns and complaints.
• Assist senior staff on deck or with admin tasks.
• Prepare and maintain work records and reports.

Skills

Pool safety

First aid

Lifesaving

Water safety instruction

Interpersonal skills

Written reports

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

500 hours lifeguarding experience

NL Pool Option current within 2 years

NL Waterpark Option current within 2 years

Standard First Aid & CPR-C/AED current within 3 years

Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor current within 2 years

Lifesaving Instructor current within 2 years

Job description

Overview

The Instructor/Lifeguards work as part of team of aquatic staff responsible for the safety of patrons in the aquatic facilities and the successful delivery of daily programs and activities as well as completion of regular maintenance tasks.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs lifeguarding duties and participate in responses to aquatic emergencies.
• Teaches swimming lessons to a variety of ages and skill levels.
• Performs routine tasks associated with daily maintenance of the pool, deck and change rooms.
• Responds to clients' inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
• Assists the Instructor/Lifeguard 2 as required on-deck or with administrative tasks.
• Prepares and maintains work records.
• Instructor/Lifeguard 1s may orient and mentor Junior Instructor/Lifeguards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the work.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in established procedures and related training.
• Ability to respond to minor and major first aid and lifesaving situations in aquatic facilities.
• Ability to teach water safety and aquatic skills to patrons ranging in age and abilities and provide effective in-class feedback and written reports.
• Working knowledge of pool chemistry and maintenance equipment and procedures.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to be courteous to others in situations of conflict or disagreement.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to prevent and address infractions of pool rules and regulations with professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of charts, records and reports related to the work.
• Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check.

Qualifications and Experience:

The Instructor/Lifeguard 1 position requires: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by a minimum of 500 hours of related lifeguarding experience and courses in lifesaving, aquatic skills, instruction and pool operations and maintenance as required for the certifications listed below.

• Minimum age of sixteen (16) years old
• National Lifeguard Pool Option current within two (2) years
• National Lifeguard Waterpark Option current within two (2) years
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED current within three (3) years
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor current within two (2) years
• Lifesaving Instructor current within two (2) years*

*required for Instructor/Lifeguard 1 only

Candidates without Grade 12 or 500 hours experience may be considered for Auxiliary Junior Instructor/Lifeguard employment.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an environment with exposure to pool chemicals. Periods of heavy physical lifting and exertion are required, including lifesaving activities. Periods of visual effort and mental concentration are required to scan pool and surrounding areas for safety. Instructor/Lifeguards respond to concerned patrons or people in crisis.

Skill Screening:

Candidates will be required to attend one (1) mandatory skills screening assessment and group interview on Sunday, October 18, at 8am-12pm OR 1pm-5pm at Minoru Centre for Active Living. In addition, successful candidates will be required to attend an Orientation session on Tuesday, November10, 2026, 4pm-9pm at Minoru Centre for Active Living and a shadow shift at both Minoru Centre for Active Living and Watermania (Dates & times to be confirmed). Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who are unable to attend these dates may not be considered.