Lifeguard and Swim Instructor (Part-Time) - Job ID #2665

Job Title

Job Title Lifeguard and Swim Instructor (Part-Time) Status / Job Type Casual Part Time

Commission

Commission Public Works Department Parks And Recreation

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation NON-UNION - PART TIME Number of Openings 4

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay $21.12to $24.85 Benefits Entitlement No

Hours of Work

Hours of Work Up to 24 hours Posting Date (4:30pm) September 24, 2026

Existing Vacancy

Existing Vacancy Replacement Closing Date (4:30pm) October 8, 2026

Position Summary

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. At the City of Brantford, we strive to reflect our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Respect and Inclusion in everything we do. The City is committed to the career development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!

The Aquatic Instructor/Lifeguard position serves as a resource, to provide a safe aquatic environment by supporting the operational requirements of the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, Earl Haig Family Fun Park, Woodman Park Pool, and other recreational facilities throughout the City. This essential member of the Aquatics & Fitness Team will actively lifeguard the facility,



instruct Learn to Swim and Swim to Survive, and provide water safety education to all customers and the community. The Aquatic Instructor/Lifeguard works closely with other staff & volunteers. In this role, the candidate will take pride in their workplace by providing excellent customer service and assists with maintaining a clean environment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Attend all mandatory scheduled meetings and staff trainings for continued staff development
- Ability to perform lifeguarding fitness and rescue skills at or above the National Lifeguard standard; and maintains current certifications during employment
- Must possess good communication and public relations skills as well as a positive professional attitude and the ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to demonstrate judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness up to National Lifeguard standard
- Completes work related tasks during off rotations including pool deck maintenance and administrative support
- Complete all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Minimum Age 15 years
- Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification, Standard First Aid (CPR "C" level), Lifesaving Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor
- Current Bronze examiner, National Lifeguard Instructor, and First Aid Instructor is considered an asset
- Previous experience working in a recreation setting is an asset
- Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required

Flexible work hours including frequent daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday work periods. Instructors receive a $2.00 premium when instructing classes. Occasional overtime work is required.

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📌 Lifeguard and Swim Instructor (Part-Time) (Brantford)
🏢 Brantford
📍 Brantford