Lifeguard

The City of Belleville; Belleville; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Belleville is seeking Lifeguards for temporary part-time positions at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre in Belleville. You will supervise swimmers and ensure patron safety during aquatic programs.

Applicants must be at least 15, hold Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification and Standard First Aid with CPR-C (AED acceptable). A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector is required prior to commencing work; shifts vary including weekdays, weeknights and weekends.

Qualifications

• CRC with VSC is required before starting
• Minimum age 15 years old
• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification required
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C (or equivalent) is required
• CPR-C and AED certification is preferred
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor cert is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain vigilance and safety supervision of all participants
• Work in a team to ensure safety and quality of programs
• Attend scheduled training and development sessions
• Provide a positive customer service experience and address concerns
• Report incidents to supervisor
• Provide first aid and document as needed
• Complete administrative tasks and maintain workspace
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

CRC with VSC

Tools

National Lifeguard Certification

Standard First Aid with CPR-C

AED

Job description

LIFEGUARD, TEMPORARY PART-TIME

Position Type: Temporary Part Time

Number of Positions: Six (6)

Department: Community Services Department - Recreation Division

File Number: SV26-114

Location: Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (265 Cannifton Road, Belleville, ON)

Hours: Varied with availability for weekday, weeknight and/or weekend shifts

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary: $18.75-$20.54 per hour

Closing Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator, Lifeguards are responsible for lifeguarding and maintaining patron safety at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain vigilance and safety supervision of all participants
• Work in a team to ensure safety and quality of programs prevail
• Attend scheduled training and development sessions
• Provide a positive customer service experience and ability to address customer concerns
• Report concerns, accidents, and incidents to immediate supervisor, or on-call supervisor, as needed
• Provide appropriate first aid treatment and documentation, as needed
• Complete administrative tasks appropriately, and in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace
• Perform additional duties, as assigned

Note: the above duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (“CRC”) with Vulnerable Sector Check (“VSC”) prior to commencing work in this role
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of age prior to employment
• Hold the following minimum valid qualifications:
  • Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification
  • Standard First Aid with CPR-C or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and AED
• Availability for weekday, weeknight, or weekend aquatic programs
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification is considered an asset
• Previous Lifeguard experience is considered an asset

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).