Casual Lifeguard​/Instructor

Internal/External Posting

HR-REC-2026-02

Job Title:

Casual Lifeguard/Instructor

Department:
Pool & Fitness Centre

Location:

Dryden Recreation Complex

Reports To:

Recreation Coordinator

Hours of Work:
Casual employment with hours determined as per staffing & program requirements.

Hourly Wage: $18.20 - $24.26 per hour based on certifications as per the IBEW Collective Agreement; all other benefits as per ESA.

This position requires applicants to be a minimum 15 years of age.

Lifeguard
:
To use trained lifeguard techniques to effectively supervise swimmers, prevent aquatic injury, enforce rules to patrons, and obtain emergency medical assistance as required.

Instructor
:
To instruct children and adults in swimming skills and water safety knowledge; to teach entry level leadership courses which instruct candidates to respond to increasingly complex rescue situations.

Successful applicants must be 18 years of age or older and submit a clean Criminal Background/Vulnerable Sector check at their own expense prior to their start date.

• Valid Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification, or equivalent
• Workplace Standard First Aid/CPR Level C Certification

• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification
• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor certification
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Trainer certification
• Waterfit Instructor

Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience through the City’s online application at

The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodation known in advance to the Director of Human Resources or designate.