Lifeguard/Instructor

City of Brandon; Brandon; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brandon is seeking Lifeguard/Instructors to join Brandon’s Community Sportsplex. You will guard swimmers and provide instruction across multiple pool programs, ensuring safety and quality service.

Role requires a range of shifts including days, evenings and weekends, and adherence to mandatory checks and certifications. Compensation is hourly and based on 2026 rates.

Qualifications

• Standard lifeguarding and instruction duties at the facility.
• Provide instruction in pool programs offered at the facility.
• Maintain pool area conditions and safety during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lifeguard duties to ensure water safety for patrons.
• Deliver instructional sessions for pool programs as assigned.
• Assist with general pool maintenance and cleanliness.
• Work varied shifts including days, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Teaching/instruction

Lifeguarding

Public safety awareness

Shift work (days/evenings/weekends)

Education

First Aid/CPR Level C

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard

Swim for Life or Lifesaving Instructor

Child Abuse and Criminal Record Checks (Vulnerable Sector)

Job description

The City of Brandon Parks and Recreation Services is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Lifeguard/Instructors! If you have a passion for water safety and love teaching others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Position: Lifeguard/Instructor
Location: Brandon's Community Sportsplex

Position Conditions:

• Incumbents (18+) must successfully complete a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Verification (must be obtained prior to program start date).
• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

Rate of Pay: $17.64 - $24.57 per hour (2026 Rates).

This competition will include an interview.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position entails standard lifeguarding and instructing duties at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex. Successful incumbents will be required to provide instruction in the many pool programs offered at the facility. Lifeguard/Instructors are responsible for the general maintenance, care, and conditions of the pool area. Incumbents will work a variety of shifts during days, evenings, and weekends which may include split shifts.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Standard (Intermediate) First Aid and CPR Level C certificate (must be obtained prior to program start date);
• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard award;
• Swim for Life and or Lifesaving Instructor.
• Successful completion of a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Verification (18+) (must be obtained prior to program start date);

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Swim for Life and or Lifesaving Trainer;
• Swim For life Instructor Trainer;
• National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner;
• Lifesaving Society or Red Cross First Aid Instructor certificate.

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not currently hold all of the mandatory qualifications or they are not current, you may still apply for this position as long as you are enrolled in the proper courses/re‑certifications needed to meet the mandatory qualifications listed above and have these prior to starting employment. Preference will be given to applicants possessing all the mandatory certifications and one or more of the preferred qualifications listed above.