Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

Job summary

The lifeguard/swim instructor is responsible for ensuring the safety of members in and around the pool area through active supervision and emergency response. Additionally, they provide high-quality aquatic instruction following established program standards.

Job details

Are you energetic, safety-focused, and passionate about aquatics? Do you enjoy teaching others, creating positive experiences, and working as part of a collaborative team in a dynamic, member-focused environment? If so, come join us as a Swim Instructor/Lifeguard! The Boulevard Club has been honoured as the 2025 Best Club of the Year by the Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC). We are also proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years and have been named Best Place to Work in Retail and Hospitality in both 2023 and 2025, Best Place to Work in Ontario in 2025, and most recently recognized among Best Workplaces for Women and Mental Wellness 2026. We take pride in providing safe and inclusive communities that inspire wellness, growth, and excellence. We create exceptional, social, athletic, and recreational environments, celebrating memorable experiences and positive connections. Why Work With Us: As a Swim Instructor / Lifeguard at The Boulevard Club, you will enjoy a positive, team-oriented working environment, along with access to the following benefits (eligibility criteria apply): * Employee Health & Wellness Program. * Gratuity / Incentive Program (eligibility criteria apply). * Staff Meal Plan. * Bike Share TO. * Transportation Assistance (eligibility criteria apply). * Summer Recognition Program. * Complimentary Parking (subject to availability). Job Overview: Reporting to the Head of Aquatics this person will be responsible for providing safe and effective supervision of members in and around the pool area, including prevention of accidents, performance of First Aid and water rescue, as well as providing quality aquatic instruction to the membership. Compensation Range: $19.75 to $21.30 per hour. Specific duties would include, but are not limited to: * Performance of water rescue and first aid when necessary. * Performs safe and effective supervision of the pools, splash pad and deck areas as per Club rules, regulations and policies and those rules and regulations of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 565 Public Pools. * Ensure the pools, splash pad and deck areas are safe and clean, and deck furniture and pool accessories are kept orderly and stored correctly after use/at the end of each day, including but, not limited to vacuuming, skimming, removal of deck debris and towels, and tidying of furniture, equipment and supplies. * Instruction of swim classes as assigned, when required core and lesson plans on hand. * Ensure classes are well organized and effectively taught following the program standards as set out by the Life Saving Society. This includes starting and ending on time, screening of participants on first lesson, and appropriate feedback as requested. Job Qualifications: * National Lifeguard. * Standard First Aid with CPR C. * LSS Swim Instructor. * LSS Lifesaving Instructor. Please note all qualifications must remain current throughout duration of employment For over a century, The Boulevard Club has built a reputation around time honoured traditions, exemplary service, and unrivalled athletics programs for all ages and abilities, including tennis, badminton, water sports, fitness, swimming, basketball, pickleball, and more. We pride ourselves on creating an exceptional Member experience thanks to an equally diverse and inclusive team. We know that our team members are vital to the success of the Club, which is why we hire well and enjoy developing and rewarding our team. If you would like to work and learn from a team of professionals and build your career at one of Toronto’s top private clubs, The Boulevard Club may be a good fit. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. The Boulevard Club is an inclusive work environment and as such, has a workplace accommodation policy in place. Accommodations are available, upon request, for the interview process and other selection stages for job applicants with accessibility needs. Please contact Human Resources to discuss further.

What you’ll do

The lifeguard/swim instructor is responsible for ensuring the safety of members in and around the pool area through active supervision and emergency response. Additionally, they provide high-quality aquatic instruction following established program standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid with CPR C, LSS Swim Instructor, and LSS Lifesaving Instructor certifications. These qualifications must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.

Benefits

• Employee Health & Wellness Program • Gratuity / Incentive Program • Staff Meal Plan • Bike Share TO • Transportation Assistance • Summer Recognition Program • Complimentary Parking

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Lifeguarding
• Swim Instruction
• Water Rescue
• First Aid
• CPR
• Pool Supervision
• Safety Compliance
• Facility Maintenance
• Lesson Planning
• Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Hospitality
• Security & Safety
• Education