About the role
Job Description
Revised: Extended Closing Date
Section: Recreation Services
Division: Parks and Recreation Services
Department: Community Services
Initial Reporting Location: Gatchell Pool, Nickel District Pool, Onaping Pool, Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre, R.G. Dow Pool
Job Status: Casual part time positions
Number of Vacancies: 12 (Recruitment Pool)
Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Inside Unit
Hours of Work: Up to 48 hours bi-weekly,
Shift Work Required: Yes (evening and weekend work required)
Range of Pay: Group 3 - $23.67 to $26.97 per hour
The start date will follow the selection process.
A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.
Main Function: To provide swimming instruction and/or perform lifeguard duties.
Characteristic: Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Co-ordinator.
Duties
Instruct and/or lifeguard as required. Ensure that each class or swim receives proper supervision. Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid as required. Always be on deck in uniform, before the public. Complete accident/incident/parent report/complaint forms as required as soon as possible after an occurrence. Be familiar with, and adhere to, sections of the Health Protection and Promotion Act Regulation 565/90, and ongoing amendments which apply to public swimming pools. Ensure all pool equipment is at its proper location and in good condition. Report articles to the Manager of Recreation Services and their designate. Promote the concept of “Leisure Swimming”. Prevent accidents by having a high degree of vigilance, training, fitness, and by educating swimmers on safe water practices. Act as a cashier when required by accepting the appropriate fee and issuing tickets/stamps. Enforce all pool rules. Attend and participate in staff in-service training. Tidy the deck and guard room at the end of each swim period. Conduct water tests if required. Perform janitorial duties as directed. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of City of Greater Sudbury’s (CGS's) Safety Manual and the applicable provincial legislation listed therein. Perform other related duties as required.
Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.
Qualifications
Education and Training
Must possess and maintain a current National Lifeguard Service Certificate. Must possess and maintain a current Lifesaving Society Instructors Certificate. Must possess and maintain a current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. – Level C Certificate from one of the following agencies: Lifesaving Society, Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol.
Experience
Up to six (6) months of related experience.
Other Requirements
Applicants must be 15 years of age per the Health Protection and Promotion Act for Public Pools. Knowledge of the Public Health Act on swimming pools. Demonstrate ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner. Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing. French verbal and written skills an asset. Satisfactory health, attendance, and former employment history. Provide, at own cost, a Criminal Reference Check.
Competencies: (click to view)
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Notice to Job Applicants: Definition of "Assets" on Job Postings — A number of Job Postings will contain items described as "assets" under the Qualifications heading. By way of definition, assets are qualifications which are not required but are deemed to enhance performance and therefore considered in the recruitment process.
How To Apply
If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.
We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
Click on the Apply for Job button. Follow the step by step application process.
Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are
.doc .docx .txt .pdf .rtf Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button. Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.
All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.
Live outside Canada or new to Canada?
The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and equitable work environment and our City welcomes qualified applicants from anywhere. To learn more about working in Canada, visit this webpage: Applicants Living Outside of Canada (greatersudbury.ca)
Contact Us
For technical difficulties, issues, questions or accommodations with an application made online email myJOBS@greatersudbury.ca
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About Greater Sudbury
Welcome to the City of Greater Sudbury, a growing community recognized for innovation, leadership and a great northern lifestyle.
As an employee of our municipality, you get to enjoy working as a part of a team which enhances the quality of life for our residents. We provide a great employment experience which leads to a great resident experience. If you are passionate about our community, its people and its future, join our team and we can work together for an even better Greater Sudbury.
Our work is service driven and there are hundreds of technical, professional and operational roles that provide service to residents and businesses in our community. Local government provides an unparalleled environment to see your work transformed into a positive contribution to your city.
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About the role
Job Description
Revised: Extended Closing Date
Section: Recreation Services
Division: Parks and Recreation Services
Department: Community Services
Initial Reporting Location: Gatchell Pool, Nickel District Pool, Onaping Pool, Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre, R.G. Dow Pool
Job Status: Casual part time positions
Number of Vacancies: 12 (Recruitment Pool)
Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Inside Unit
Hours of Work: Up to 48 hours bi-weekly,
Shift Work Required: Yes (evening and weekend work required)
Range of Pay: Group 3 - $23.67 to $26.97 per hour
The start date will follow the selection process.
A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.
Main Function: To provide swimming instruction and/or perform lifeguard duties.
Characteristic: Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Co-ordinator.
Duties
Instruct and/or lifeguard as required. Ensure that each class or swim receives proper supervision. Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid as required. Always be on deck in uniform, before the public. Complete accident/incident/parent report/complaint forms as required as soon as possible after an occurrence. Be familiar with, and adhere to, sections of the Health Protection and Promotion Act Regulation 565/90, and ongoing amendments which apply to public swimming pools. Ensure all pool equipment is at its proper location and in good condition. Report articles to the Manager of Recreation Services and their designate. Promote the concept of “Leisure Swimming”. Prevent accidents by having a high degree of vigilance, training, fitness, and by educating swimmers on safe water practices. Act as a cashier when required by accepting the appropriate fee and issuing tickets/stamps. Enforce all pool rules. Attend and participate in staff in-service training. Tidy the deck and guard room at the end of each swim period. Conduct water tests if required. Perform janitorial duties as directed. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of City of Greater Sudbury’s (CGS's) Safety Manual and the applicable provincial legislation listed therein. Perform other related duties as required.
Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.
Qualifications
Education and Training
Must possess and maintain a current National Lifeguard Service Certificate. Must possess and maintain a current Lifesaving Society Instructors Certificate. Must possess and maintain a current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. – Level C Certificate from one of the following agencies: Lifesaving Society, Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol.
Experience
Up to six (6) months of related experience.
Other Requirements
Applicants must be 15 years of age per the Health Protection and Promotion Act for Public Pools. Knowledge of the Public Health Act on swimming pools. Demonstrate ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner. Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing. French verbal and written skills an asset. Satisfactory health, attendance, and former employment history. Provide, at own cost, a Criminal Reference Check.
Competencies: (click to view)
Competency Library - Level 1 Proficiency
Notice to Job Applicants: Definition of "Assets" on Job Postings — A number of Job Postings will contain items described as "assets" under the Qualifications heading. By way of definition, assets are qualifications which are not required but are deemed to enhance performance and therefore considered in the recruitment process.
How To Apply
If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.
We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
Click on the Apply for Job button. Follow the step by step application process.
Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are
.doc .docx .txt .pdf .rtf Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button. Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.
All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.
Live outside Canada or new to Canada?
The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and equitable work environment and our City welcomes qualified applicants from anywhere. To learn more about working in Canada, visit this webpage: Applicants Living Outside of Canada (greatersudbury.ca)
Contact Us
For technical difficulties, issues, questions or accommodations with an application made online email myJOBS@greatersudbury.ca
Not the right fit? Search for Swimming Instructor/Lifeguard jobs in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
About Greater Sudbury
Welcome to the City of Greater Sudbury, a growing community recognized for innovation, leadership and a great northern lifestyle.
As an employee of our municipality, you get to enjoy working as a part of a team which enhances the quality of life for our residents. We provide a great employment experience which leads to a great resident experience. If you are passionate about our community, its people and its future, join our team and we can work together for an even better Greater Sudbury.
Our work is service driven and there are hundreds of technical, professional and operational roles that provide service to residents and businesses in our community. Local government provides an unparalleled environment to see your work transformed into a positive contribution to your city.