Summer Lifeguard – Temporary

Rygiel Support for Community Living; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Rygiel Support for Community Living is seeking a part-time Summer Lifeguard in Hamilton, ON. The role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of pool users, monitoring compliance with safety regulations, and responding to emergencies. Ideal candidates will have lifeguarding experience and the necessary certifications, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in lifeguarding or related training.
• Must have lifesaving and CPR certifications.
• Capacity to maintain focus and respond in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all individuals in the pool area.
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations.
• Administer first aid or CPR as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Standard First Aid with CPR-C

National Lifeguard Course completion

Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Job description

RYGIEL Supports for Community Living is currently recruiting for a part-time Summer Lifeguard.

Location: Onsite (Hamilton, ON)

Title: Summer Lifeguard – Temporary (ASAP - Sept 2025)

Hours: 10-20 hours per week (Non-Union, Temp. Part-Time)

Shifts: Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:00am-3:00pm.

At RYGIEL our vision is that every person we support will have a full and meaningful life, which means having a home, relationships of all kinds, and a variety of socially valued roles.The services are determined by a person’s individual needs and are designed to enable each person to be a fully participatory member of the community.

We recognize the inherent value of people living with developmental disabilities and their right to quality care and services. RYGIEL is committed to integrating community-based and inclusive practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who we support.

Purpose of the Position:

The Summer Lifeguard will be responsible for maintaining the health, safety and well-being of the individuals using the pool and surrounding facilities. Your primary duty will involve surveillance of the designated area, promptly responding to any emergencies or signs of distress. You will also be responsible for enforcing safety regulations and administering first aid or CPR as required. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential skills for this role to ensure a safe environment.

The Summer Lifeguard will work in a manner which effectively models and reinforces RYGIEL’s established Vision, Mission, Values, attitudes and standards of support.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all persons in the pool or designated swimming areas.
• Monitor and direct all persons in the designated lifeguard areas to ensure safety measures are being followed and to mitigate risks.
• Address any emergency events with the utmost priority, while adhering to emergency, first-aid, and life-saving measure protocols.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
• Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
• Reports and documents accidents and incidents to management as needed.
• Inspects pool areas before and after opening/closing.
• Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment.
• Perform light cleaning duties such as tidying pool area, trash removal etc.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Background in aquatics, such as lifeguarding, instructing, or equivalent training
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C
• Completion of National Lifeguard Course
• Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Must be able to remain concentrated and alert to be able to identifysigns of distress.
• Must have excellent communication skills to clearly communicate safety rules and expectations.
• Must be able to problem-solve and work under pressure in emergency situations.
  
  

WORKING HOURS & WORK ENVIORNMENT

• Regular exposure to heat, humidity, and liquids in the pool area.
• Exposure to fluctuating weather conditions, as it is an outdoor pool.
• Working hours will be Tuesdays and Saturdays10:00am-6:00pm.
  
  

SENSORY & PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Must be able to exert strenuous effort in the case of a lifesaving event. This could include swimming and holding breath for extended periods of time, lifting and supporting the weight of an individual and other physical effort as needed.
• Must be able to swim and tread water with ease.
• May be required to perform various physical actions of mobility, i.e. lifting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing and bending.
• Concentration and focus throughout the workday
  
  

Note: This job description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal functions of the job. It is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job functions. Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, by July 9th, 2025 (please quote Summer Lifeguard) to:

RYGIEL Supports for Community Living

Attention: Human Resources

220 Cranbrook Drive, Hamilton, ON L9C 5V7

E-Mail: [e-mail]

RYGIEL Supports for Community Living is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Interviews may begin prior to the application deadline.

No telephone calls please.

Late applicants will not be considered.

Rygiel is committed to providing an accessible workplace, in support of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005), and the Human Rights Code (RSO 1990). Should an applicant require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process or during employment, the individual is invited to communicate and discuss their requirements with Rygiel’s Human Resources representative. Rygiel will provide, or arrange to have provided, reasonable accommodation specific to the applicant’s or employee’s accessibility needs.

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