Join us to shape the future of St. Catharines!

At the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in Strategic Plan 2023 to 2027. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring—not just for today, but for generations to come. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present.

Here’s what you can count on when you work with the City:

• Financial Security: Competitive pay and enrollment in the OMERS pension plan with matched contributions for a secure retirement.
• Flexibility**:** Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work environment (for eligible positions).
• Training: Access training and development funds to support your career growth.
• Make Your Mark: Share your ideas, drive change, and leave a lasting impact through modernization efforts.
• Great People: Work with a supportive team and leadership focused on your success.

About the Role:

Lifeguard

To ensure the overall safety of participants, prevent accidents and respond to emergency and public relations situations. Maintains effective public relations employing a tactful, polite and helpful demeanor. Ensures the cleanliness of the facility.

Instructor

To implement the Lifesaving Society and Department programs in a safe and enjoyable environment demonstrating good class control and safety supervision. Excellence in customer service and enthusiasm is a high priority.

What You Will be Doing:

• Perform various administrative, Lifeguarding, Instructing, Team Member Aquatics, Guest Services tasks, as assigned.
• Understand and follow all applicable facility, aquatic, municipal policy and procedures, (including Occupational Health and Safety) to ensure the aquatic facility remains safe, clean and healthy.
• Model the rules of the facility with a positive attitude.
• Participate and provide in water demonstration with a high level of enthusiasm and energy for all levels and programs.
• Establish a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment while developing a good rapport with participants.
• Maintains a level of physical fitness appropriate to the demands of lifeguarding required to fulfill any emergency procedure for any circumstance
• Provide effective emergency response, executes proper rescue techniques and renders CPR/ first aid.
• Ensure that all lifesaving equipment is checked, set out and put away each day, reporting any deficiencies immediately to the Head Guard.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

These responsibilities outline the principal functions of the position and serve as a guiding vision for the role's impact and contribution.

About You:

Qualifications:

• National Lifeguard (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)
• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)
• Standard First Aid and CPR C (valid for three (3) years from the date of issue)
• HIGH FIVE® The Principles of Healthy Childhood Development
• Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance valid for two (2) years from the date of issue
• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Experience working in aquatics

Skills:

• A professional and enthusiastic employee who embraces a service-minded approach

Other Requirements:

• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.

Other Job Details:

• Pay Rate: Lifeguard $22.91; Instructor $24.93
• Employee Group: Non-union
• Department: Community, Recreation and Culture Services
• Position Type: Permanent, Part-time
• Work Mode: In-person
• Work Location: Various City pools
• Hours of Work: Up to 24 hours per week
• Number of Openings: Ongoing
• Job ID: 2025-156
• Posted Date: July 30, 2025

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For applicable positions, the recruitment process will be conducted using video conference technology. Please note that for certain roles, in-person interviews may be required.

The City of St. Catharines does not use AI Technology in any part of the recruitment process.

Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, the City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform the Human Resources Division of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.