Permanent, Full Time Lifeguard/Instructor

City of Dryden; Dryden; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dryden seeks a Full Time Lifeguard/Instructor to supervise swimmers and teach swimming skills at the Dryden Recreation Complex. This permanent position offers a competitive wage and requires specific lifeguard certifications. Interested candidates should apply online.

Qualifications

• Supervise swimmers and prevent aquatic injury.
• Instruct swimming skills and water safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Use lifeguard techniques to supervise swimmers.
• Teach swimming skills and leadership courses.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Swimming Instruction

Water Safety

Education

Valid Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification

Workplace Standard First Aid/CPR Level C Certification

Job description

Permanent, Full Time Lifeguard/Instructor

Job Title: Full TimeLifeguard/Instructor Date Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Department: Pool and Fitness Centre Closing: 4pm, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Location: Dryden Recreation Complex Reports to: Manager of Recreation

Status: Permanent, Full Time 35.0 hrs/week Union: IBEW Local 1730

Wage: $30.57 as Lifeguard/Instructor and $37.65 as Specialized Instructor with benefits as per the current IBEW Local 1730 Collective Agreement

Job Summary:
Lifeguard: To use trained lifeguard techniques to effectively supervise swimmers, prevent aquatic injury, enforce rules to patrons and obtain emergency medical assistance as required.

Instructor : To instruct children and adults in swimming skills and water safety knowledge; to teach entry level leadership courses which instruct candidates to respond to increasingly complex rescue situations.

Position Requirements:
Required Certifications:

• Valid Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification, or equivalent
• Workplace Standard First Aid/CPR Level C Certification,

Preferred certifications, or willingness to obtain the following:
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification, or willingness to obtain
• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor certification, or willingness to obtain
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Trainer certification, or willingness to obtain
• Waterfit Instructor, or willingness to obtain

Successful applicants will be required to obtain and submit a clean Criminal Background/Vulnerable Sector check at their own expense prior to their start date.

Application Process:
Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience through the City’s online application which can be found at:
https://careers.dryden.ca/job/search

Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator,
City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 [phone].

The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the
Manager of Human Resources or designate.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.