Lifeguards and Instructor Guards

Kawartha Lakes; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking Lifeguards and Instructor Guards to oversee pool operations, ensure patron safety, and provide swimming instruction. This is a part-time, permanent position that offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for skill development and career advancement.

Benefits

OMERS pension

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age per regulation.
• National Lifesaving Service Certification required.
• First Aid and CPR qualifications mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance of patrons at the pool.
• Perform lifesaving activities in emergencies.
• Teach swimming programs and ensure facility maintenance.

Skills

Current National Lifesaving Service Certification

Current Standard First Aid and CPR qualifications

Current Red Cross Instructor Qualification

Customer Service

Education

Minimum age of 16 years

Job description

Job Brief

The Lifeguard and Instructor Guard provide instructions and supervision of patrons, and maintain safe operation and maintenance at the municipal pool facilities.

Employment Status

Permanent Part time

Union

CUPE 855 Inside

Open To

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date

15/08/2025

Duration (if Temporary)

N/A

Job Title Lifeguard(s) and Instructor Guard(s)

Wage Lifeguard: $22.09 - $23.89 per hour (2025)

Instructor Guard: $26.88 - $29.08 per hour (2025)

Reports to Aquatics Coordinator

Department Community Services

Location Lindsay Recreation Complex and/or Forbert Memorial Pool (Bobcaygeon)

Hours Part-time hours range from 4 to 24 hours per week, including days, evenings, and weekends

Other Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applicants to join our team of Lifeguards and Instructor Guards!

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to support our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, and we want you to Jump In with us!!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: OMERS pension (defined benefit), education reimbursement, and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Job Description

• Assist in ensuring that the facility is properly maintained
• Keep records of every aspect of the pool’s operation and maintenance
• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Lifeguard

• Perform all of the duties as above including lifesaving activities; act immediately and appropriately for the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
  
  

Instructor Guard

• Perform all of the duties above including teaching quality swimming programs and providing excellent customer service.
  
  

Skills/Education Required

• Current National Lifesaving Service Certification
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR qualifications
• Current Red Cross Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor Qualification (Instructor Guards)
• This position requires that the successful applicant is a minimum of 16 years of age in accordance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act, Regulation 565 for Public Pools.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search, will be required
  
  

Applicants must also be prepared for skill testing.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.