Aquatic Staff Positions

About Our Organization:
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.

As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options. Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.

Job Summary:
Aquatic staff at the City are the heart of the in water services and programs we offer. You are motivated, you work hard, and you like to have fun. You will play an important part in providing the kids and families we work with an unforgettable experience as you deliver our aquatic programs. Create your own amazing work experience when you join our team. Make new friends, learn new skills and enjoy a new adventure everyday - we promise, it will be something to remember.

**Why join our team?**
- Develop your leadership and customer service skills
- Opportunities for advancement and growth
- Flexible work schedules
- work at one or a combination of locations
- Paid training
- Discounts on additional certifications/recertification
- Free access to swimming
- Inclusive work environment

**What to bring to our team**
- A positive attitude
- The ability to react calmly and positively to changing environments and situations
- Enthusiasm for working with people of all ages and abilities
- Current certifications as outlined below for your desired role

**Please Note**:City of Guelph will provide a discounted rate for those requiring
**Standard First Aid with CPR C **certification prior to start date. A
**Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Check** will also be required at the time of hiring.

**Hours of work**:
Instructor, Lifeguard and Deck Supervisor 10-20 hours per week, Assistant Instructor and Aquafit Instructor up to 5 hours per week.

Flexible work hours are required as you may be scheduled for daytime, evening and/or weekend work.

Available positions:
Assistant Instructor

As an Assistant Instructor you will teach alongside an Instructor Guard during our Learn to Swim programs. You will have the opportunity to assist in the skill development of children, as they learn new skills and become more confident in the water.
- Certifications: Standard First Aid with CPR C, Bronze Cross, Assistant Instructors and/or Swim Instructor (15 years of age)
- Pay rate: $15.15

Instructor and/or Guard

As an Instructor and/or Guard you will be delivering the Lifesaving Society Learn to Swim program. You will have the opportunity to teach participants from as young as four months old to seniors looking to learn how to swim. This role also allows you to continue to develop your safety supervision skills as you guard a variety of swims.
- Certifications: Standard First Aid with CPR C, and/or Lifesaving Society Swim and Instructors, and/or National Lifeguard, 16 years of age
- Pay rate: $17.40

Deck Supervisor

As a Deck Supervisor you are responsible for overseeing the Assistant Instructor and Instructor Guard team. You will lead a strong team delivering our Learn to Swim program and guarding our swims. This role allows you to develop your leadership and communication skills as you work closely with the aquatic team, and community members.
- Certifications: Standard First Aid with CPR C, Lifesaving Society Swim and Instructors, National Lifeguard, Examiners
- Pay rate: $20.95

Aquafit Instructor

As an Aquafit Instructor you will lead a 45 minute in water workout. The City of Guelph offers a variety of aquafit programs including general aquafit, SUP Yoga, Aqufit HITT, and Aquatic Rehab. This role allows you to develop your customer service and program planning skills.
- Certifications: Aquafit certification (ie. CALA, WaterArt, YMCA)
- Pay rate: $31.30

**How to apply**:
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.