Lifeguard/Instructor

City of St. Catharines; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization in St. Catharines is hiring a Lifeguard to ensure the safety of aquatic participants and maintain facility cleanliness. The role involves responding to emergencies and demonstrating excellent customer service. Candidates must hold valid lifeguard and instructor certifications while embracing a service-minded approach. This part-time position offers a variety of shifts and pays competitive rates.

Qualifications

• Valid National Lifeguard certification required.
• Valid Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification necessary.
• Must demonstrate experience working in aquatics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of participants and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain cleanliness of aquatic facilities.
• Provide effective emergency response and rescue techniques.

Skills

Professional service mindset

Education

National Lifeguard certification

Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification

Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor certification

Standard First Aid and CPR C

HIGH FIVE: Principles of Healthy Childhood Development

Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance

Job description

About the Role:

Lifeguard

To ensure the overall safety of participants, prevent accidents and respond to emergency and public relations situations. Maintains effective public relations employing a tactful, polite and helpful demeanor. Ensures the cleanliness of the facility.

Instructor

To implement the Lifesaving Society and Department programs in a safe and enjoyable environment demonstrating good class control and safety supervision. Excellence in customer service and enthusiasm is a high priority.

What You Will be Doing:

• Perform various administrative, Lifeguarding, Instructing, Team Member Aquatics, Guest Services tasks, as assigned.
• Understand and follow all applicable facility, aquatic, municipal policy and procedures, (including Occupational Health and Safety) to ensure the aquatic facility remains safe, clean and healthy.
• Model the rules of the facility with a positive attitude.
• Participate and provide in water demonstration with a high level of enthusiasm and energy for all levels and programs.
• Establish a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment while developing a good rapport with participants.
• Maintains a level of physical fitness appropriate to the demands of lifeguarding required to fulfill any emergency procedure for any circumstance
• Provide effective emergency response, executes proper rescue techniques and renders CPR/ first aid.
• Ensure that all lifesaving equipment is checked, set out and put away each day, reporting any deficiencies immediately to the Head Guard.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

These responsibilities outline the principal functions of the position and serve as a guiding vision for the role's impact and contribution.

About You:

Qualifications:

• National Lifeguard (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)
• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)
• Standard First Aid and CPR C (valid for three (3) years from the date of issue)
• HIGH FIVE The Principles of Healthy Childhood Development
• Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance valid for two (2) years from the date of issue
• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Experience working in aquatics

Skills:

• A professional and enthusiastic employee who embraces a service-minded approach

Other Requirements:

• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.

Other Job Details:

• Pay Rate: Lifeguard $22.91; Instructor $24.93
• Employee Group: Non-union
• Department: Community, Recreation and Culture Services
• Position Type: Permanent, Part-time
• Work Mode: In-person
• Work Location: Various City pools
• Hours of Work: Up to 24 hours per week
• Number of Openings: Ongoing
• Job ID: 2025-156
• Posted Date: July 30, 2025

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