When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 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 single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

Recreation staff at the City are the heart of the 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 children and families we work with an unforgettable experience. Create your own amazing summer 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 an 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 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
• Paid training
• Discounts on additional certifications/recertification
• 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 qualifications as outlined below

 Qualifications and requirements

• Standard First Aid with CPR C
• Lifesaving Society Swim and Instructors
• National Lifeguard
• A Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Check will also be required at the time of hiring.

Hours of Work

10-35 hours per week

Pay/Salary

$19.61 per hour

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system. This posting will remain open until it has been filled.  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.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may 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.