Hybrid Lifeguard/Instructor na City of St. Catharines

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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