About the role
Brandon Community Sportsplex – Recreation Department
**More than one position may be filled**
Please apply with a cover letter and resume online.
Position Conditions:
- Incumbents must successfully complete a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Verification (must be obtained prior to program start date).
- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
Rate of Pay: $17.64 - $24.57 per hour (2026 Rates).
Closing Date: Open until filled.
This competition will include an interview.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
This position entails standard lifeguarding and instructing duties at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex. Successful incumbents will be required to provide instruction in the many pool programs offered at the facility. Lifeguard/Instructors are responsible for the general maintenance, care, and conditions of the pool area. Incumbents will work a variety of shifts during days, evenings, and weekends which may include split shifts.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Standard (Intermediate) First Aid and CPR Level C certificate (must be obtained prior to program start date);
- Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard award;
- Swim for Life and or Lifesaving Instructor.
- Successful completion of a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Verification (must be obtained prior to program start date);
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Swim for Life and or Lifesaving Trainer;
- National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner;
- Lifesaving Society or Red Cross First Aid Instructor certificate.
PLEASE NOTE: If you do not currently hold all of the mandatory qualifications or they are not current, you may still apply for this position as long as you are enrolled in the proper courses/re certifications needed to meet the mandatory qualifications listed above and have these prior to starting employment. Preference will be given to applicants possessing all of the mandatory certifications and one or more of the preferred qualifications listed above.
The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted, please follow us on Facebook or X!
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About City of Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba is a welcoming community of approximately 49,000 people that offers the opportunity and sophistication of metropolitan life minutes from quiet country living. As Manitoba's second largest city, and the service centre for 180,000 people, Brandon boasts amenities, services, and educational and employment opportunities generally found in much larger centres, yet has a maximum in-city commute of less than 15 minutes! Brandon's diverse economic base has enabled the city to carve out a long-standing reputation as a community that offers both a stable economy and opportunity for businesses to compete profitably in the global marketplace. Brandon is a progressive community with a quality of life that must be experienced to be appreciated!
Maintaining Canadian top ten rankings for lifestyle, low municipal taxes and affordable labour costs combined with the lowest electricity rates in North America, an extensive transportation network and supportive community leadership, Brandon offers a dynamic environment to grow your business.
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About the role
Brandon Community Sportsplex – Recreation Department
**More than one position may be filled**
Please apply with a cover letter and resume online.
Position Conditions:
- Incumbents must successfully complete a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Verification (must be obtained prior to program start date).
- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
Rate of Pay: $17.64 - $24.57 per hour (2026 Rates).
Closing Date: Open until filled.
This competition will include an interview.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
This position entails standard lifeguarding and instructing duties at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex. Successful incumbents will be required to provide instruction in the many pool programs offered at the facility. Lifeguard/Instructors are responsible for the general maintenance, care, and conditions of the pool area. Incumbents will work a variety of shifts during days, evenings, and weekends which may include split shifts.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Standard (Intermediate) First Aid and CPR Level C certificate (must be obtained prior to program start date);
- Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard award;
- Swim for Life and or Lifesaving Instructor.
- Successful completion of a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Verification (must be obtained prior to program start date);
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Swim for Life and or Lifesaving Trainer;
- National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner;
- Lifesaving Society or Red Cross First Aid Instructor certificate.
PLEASE NOTE: If you do not currently hold all of the mandatory qualifications or they are not current, you may still apply for this position as long as you are enrolled in the proper courses/re certifications needed to meet the mandatory qualifications listed above and have these prior to starting employment. Preference will be given to applicants possessing all of the mandatory certifications and one or more of the preferred qualifications listed above.
The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted, please follow us on Facebook or X!
Not the right fit? Search for Lifeguard/Instructor jobs in Brandon, MB
About City of Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba is a welcoming community of approximately 49,000 people that offers the opportunity and sophistication of metropolitan life minutes from quiet country living. As Manitoba's second largest city, and the service centre for 180,000 people, Brandon boasts amenities, services, and educational and employment opportunities generally found in much larger centres, yet has a maximum in-city commute of less than 15 minutes! Brandon's diverse economic base has enabled the city to carve out a long-standing reputation as a community that offers both a stable economy and opportunity for businesses to compete profitably in the global marketplace. Brandon is a progressive community with a quality of life that must be experienced to be appreciated!
Maintaining Canadian top ten rankings for lifestyle, low municipal taxes and affordable labour costs combined with the lowest electricity rates in North America, an extensive transportation network and supportive community leadership, Brandon offers a dynamic environment to grow your business.