Instructor/Lifeguard - Summer 2026
About the role
People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.
Job Profile
The City of Cambridge is looking for qualified Instructor/Lifeguards to join our team for Summer 2026.
What you will be doing
- Instructs learn-to-swim and lifesaving levels based on Lifesaving Society curriculum and prepares lesson plans for all levels.
- Actively involved in the programming taking place in the facility, including but not limited to lessons and recreational swims.
- Responsible for enforcing the Swim Admission Policy, and all safety rules during Aquatics programming
- Follows the direction of the Site Supervisor and Head Guard on site to ensure the safety of all participants in the Aquatic facility. Responds and implements feedback given throughout all shifts.
- Follows safety supervision basics and ensures safety of program participants. Practices a preventative approach to safety and makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary, including completing proper documentation.
- Evaluates students' progress, completes accurately all forms and records including but not limited to worksheets, progress reports.
- Occasionally performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck sloshing, scum line, etc.
- Attends all mandatory pre-season and mid-season training dates", which may take place occasionally beyond regular working hours.
- Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines and performs required pool testing, performs morning and evening maintenance checks and completes log sheets accordingly.
- Please note: Applicants must be 16 years of age or older
We are looking for these certificates
National Lifeguard - Pool
Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certificate
Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED
High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
Current and valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.
Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour
Rate of pay
The hourly rate of pay for the position is $22.60.
Hours of work
- Aquatic positions are available from June 6, 2026 to September 7, 2026.
- Up to 40 hours/week. Hours will include evenings, weekdays or weekends and are dependent on the number of participants taking part in our programs; as such, there are no minimum hours associated with this position.
- The hiring criteria for summer session employment does not allow for vacation time. It is understood that you will be available for work during the entire summer program period.
Advertisement expiration date
First consideration will be given to applications received by January 25, 2026.
Applications received after this date will only be considered if positions remain open after the initial round of hiring
Be sure to attach your aquatic certificates to your candidate profile.
Note: If you are currently a City of Cambridge employee, please apply through My HR Portal in cityONE.
Accommodation needs and protection of privacy
The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.
We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.
Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.
About City of Cambridge Ontario
The City of Cambridge is one of the fastest growing areas in Canada. It is strategically located astride highway 401 in Southwestern Ontario, part of Canada’s Technology Triangle. In 2010, the population was over 130,000 people with a multicultural mix and a strong foundation of support services. Cambridge has a diverse economic base with leading industries in manufacturing, automotive, high technology, pharmaceutical, business and financial services and hospitality/retail. It’s about choice, options and value when you become part of the community.
You meet the nicest people in Cambridge. It’s a place that understands all about coming together. There is so much more to Cambridge than the beautiful lands created at the convergence of two rivers or its logistically perfect location in the heart of Ontario’s economic corridor. Cambridge is the coming together of people from diverse, close-knit and proud communities. The people of Cambridge ‘do the right thing’ by respecting history, family values, a sound work ethic, the arts, environment and advancement. A young city, Cambridge is a master of balancing the excitement and promise of the new with the historical significance and stability of the old. A place where coming together is just the start. Uniting together is what sets Cambridge apart. Undiscovered–Cambridge families and entrepreneurs get more for less, and sacrifice nothing.
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Instructor/Lifeguard - Summer 2026
About the role
People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.
Job Profile
The City of Cambridge is looking for qualified Instructor/Lifeguards to join our team for Summer 2026.
What you will be doing
- Instructs learn-to-swim and lifesaving levels based on Lifesaving Society curriculum and prepares lesson plans for all levels.
- Actively involved in the programming taking place in the facility, including but not limited to lessons and recreational swims.
- Responsible for enforcing the Swim Admission Policy, and all safety rules during Aquatics programming
- Follows the direction of the Site Supervisor and Head Guard on site to ensure the safety of all participants in the Aquatic facility. Responds and implements feedback given throughout all shifts.
- Follows safety supervision basics and ensures safety of program participants. Practices a preventative approach to safety and makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary, including completing proper documentation.
- Evaluates students' progress, completes accurately all forms and records including but not limited to worksheets, progress reports.
- Occasionally performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck sloshing, scum line, etc.
- Attends all mandatory pre-season and mid-season training dates", which may take place occasionally beyond regular working hours.
- Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines and performs required pool testing, performs morning and evening maintenance checks and completes log sheets accordingly.
- Please note: Applicants must be 16 years of age or older
We are looking for these certificates
National Lifeguard - Pool
Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certificate
Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED
High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
Current and valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.
Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour
Rate of pay
The hourly rate of pay for the position is $22.60.
Hours of work
- Aquatic positions are available from June 6, 2026 to September 7, 2026.
- Up to 40 hours/week. Hours will include evenings, weekdays or weekends and are dependent on the number of participants taking part in our programs; as such, there are no minimum hours associated with this position.
- The hiring criteria for summer session employment does not allow for vacation time. It is understood that you will be available for work during the entire summer program period.
Advertisement expiration date
First consideration will be given to applications received by January 25, 2026.
Applications received after this date will only be considered if positions remain open after the initial round of hiring
Be sure to attach your aquatic certificates to your candidate profile.
Note: If you are currently a City of Cambridge employee, please apply through My HR Portal in cityONE.
Accommodation needs and protection of privacy
The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.
We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.
Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.
About City of Cambridge Ontario
The City of Cambridge is one of the fastest growing areas in Canada. It is strategically located astride highway 401 in Southwestern Ontario, part of Canada’s Technology Triangle. In 2010, the population was over 130,000 people with a multicultural mix and a strong foundation of support services. Cambridge has a diverse economic base with leading industries in manufacturing, automotive, high technology, pharmaceutical, business and financial services and hospitality/retail. It’s about choice, options and value when you become part of the community.
You meet the nicest people in Cambridge. It’s a place that understands all about coming together. There is so much more to Cambridge than the beautiful lands created at the convergence of two rivers or its logistically perfect location in the heart of Ontario’s economic corridor. Cambridge is the coming together of people from diverse, close-knit and proud communities. The people of Cambridge ‘do the right thing’ by respecting history, family values, a sound work ethic, the arts, environment and advancement. A young city, Cambridge is a master of balancing the excitement and promise of the new with the historical significance and stability of the old. A place where coming together is just the start. Uniting together is what sets Cambridge apart. Undiscovered–Cambridge families and entrepreneurs get more for less, and sacrifice nothing.
See our Social Media Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/3GGn6rl