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.

Oversee the learn to swim, recreational swim, and user group programming in accordance to the governing body Lifesaving Society standards and the City of Guelph expectations. Maintain and enforce high safety standards at all times. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, excellence and wellness, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision – to be the city that makes a difference.

Aquatic staff at the City of Guelph 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 every day – we promise, it will be something to remember.

What we offer

• 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

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and ensuring the delivery of swim lessons and drop-in programs that meet the standards of the Lifesaving Society as set out by the City of Guelph and the needs of the community.
• Ensure effective delivery, planning supervision and evaluation of programs and services.
• Assist with swim instruction, lifeguarding and monitoring of all aquatic programs and activities.
• Assist with the development and delivery of staff training.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ensure inventories of aquatic supplies and inventory are maintained at satisfactory levels.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and XplorRec.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant aquatic legislation.
• Conduct performance evaluations of Assistant Instructor and Swim Instructor Guards cooperatively with the Recreation Coordinator – Aquatics.
• Provide ongoing support to the entire aquatic team, act as a resource person and leader.
• Attend all required staff trainings.
• Maintain all required certifications and ensure they are on file.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Current National Lifeguard (NL) certification
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructors certification
• Current Lifesaving Society Instructors certification
• Current Examiners certification. Preference given for Examiner-Bronze level.
  
  • Must be willing to obtain Lifesaving Society Examiners certification within 3 months of start date, and Bronze Examiner status within 6 months of start date if not certified at time of employment.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification
• Additional Qualifications: High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certification, Aquatic Supervisor Training certification considered an asset.
• A current Police Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check is required immediately after an offer has been made and must be dated no earlier than the offer date.

Hours of work

• Minimum of 10 hours per week, up to 35 hours per week.
• Flexible working hours are required as you may be scheduled for evening and/or weekend work.

Pay/Salary
$24.48 per hour

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by February 2, 2025. 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.

Please visit the job posting listed on our City of Guelph careers page and click on the “Apply for this job” button. Instructions will follow.

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.