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.

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.

As a Swim Instructor Guard you will be delivering the Lifesaving Society learn to swim programming. 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 rentals and drop-in swims.

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
• Inclusive work environment
• Discounts on additional certifications/recertification
• Free access to lane swim, aquafit and fitness room

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, and willingness to complete additional certifications as required

Hours of work

• Minimum of 10 hours per week
• Flexible work hours are required as you may be scheduled for daytime, evening and/or weekend work

Qualifications

• Standard First Aid with CPR C, Lifesaving Society Swim and Instructors, and Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard
  • o Must be willing to obtain either Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving Instructors or National Lifeguard certifications within 3 months of start date if not certified at time of employment

Please Note: A Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Check will also be required at the time of hiring.

Rate

$18.36

Hiring Timeline

This job posting is available year-round, outlined below is when hiring for each season takes place:

*Do not use this job posting apply separately to the Summer Aquatic Opportunities job posting when available

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

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.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.