Instructor/Lifeguard - Summer/Fall 2024

3 days ago


Cambridge, Canada City of Cambridge Ontario Full time

People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity. 

Job Profile

The City of Cambridge is looking for qualified Instructor/Lifeguards to join our team for Summer/Fall 2024.

What you will be doing

Instructs learn-to-swim and lifesaving levels based on Lifesaving Society curriculum and prepares lesson plans for all levels. Actively involved in the programming taking place in the facility, including but not limited to lessons and recreational swims. Follows safety supervision basics and ensures safety of program participants. Practices a preventative approach to safety and makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary, including completing proper documentation. Evaluates students' progress, completes accurately all forms and records including but not limited to worksheets, progress reports. Occasionally performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck sloshing, scum line, etc. Participates in training/in-service as required, occasionally outside of regular working hours. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines and performs required pool testing, performs morning and evening maintenance checks and completes log sheets accordingly. Please note: Applicants must be 15 years of age or older 

We are looking for these certificates

National Lifeguard (NL)Lifesaving and Swim InstructorStandard First Aid with CPR C and AEDHigh Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Current and valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Rate of pay

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $19.15.

Hours of work

Aquatic positions are available from mid-June to September 4, 2024.  Location George Hancock or Ed Newland. Up to 40 hours/week. Hours will include evenings, weekdays or weekends and are dependent on the number of participants taking part in our programs; as such, there are no minimum hours associated with this position. The hiring criteria for summer session employment does not allow for vacation time. It is understood that you will be available for work during the entire summer program period. 

Advertisement expiration date

Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on August 31, 2024.

If you are currently a City of Cambridge employee, please apply through My HR Portal in cityONE

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full .

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.



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