Instructor/Lifeguard - Internal

kenora; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Kenora is seeking an Instructor/Lifeguard to support the Recreation division. This part-time, regular position involves planning and delivering aquatic programs while ensuring patron safety and accurate record-keeping.

You will lead student staff, assist with staff training, and handle daily office tasks, bather loads, checklists and program statistics. Flex shifts and split blocks may apply.

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.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivery of aquatic programs.
• Ensure safety and supervision of patrons.
• Complete records and reports related to aquatic programs.
• Instruct various aquatic programs and assist with core and lesson plans.
• Complete records and reports related to aquatic programs and perform daily office procedures.
• 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

Safety procedures

Customer service

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Current LSS Swim for Life Certificate

Current L.S.S. Instructor Certificate

Current NL Pool Certificate

First Aid Certificate (Red Cross / LSS / St. John Ambulance)

Job description

City of Kenora

Internal 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 for assisting 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 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.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted