Lifeguard

About the City of Welland

It’s not just a summer job…
Seasonal employment with the City of Welland provides opportunities you can’t get anywhere else. Whether you’re working the waterway, enhancing the joy at summer camps, or giving memorable experiences to residents and visitors alike, seasonal employees are the foundation of which our programs, services, and activities thrive throughout the summer. So, while you could work anywhere this summer, why not join the City of Welland? After all, it’s not just a summer job. It’s experience, relationship building, memory making, and so much more.

About the Position

Under the direction of the Senior Lifeguards (and the Supervisor of Aquatics and Recreation Programs), Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy learning and recreational environment during all Aquatics Program offerings. Lifeguards must maintain constant surveillance of patrons at the facility to ensure safety and quickly and effectively address any concerns or emergencies.

Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed are not meant to provide a description of each and every job performed but only those which represent the core functions of the job.

Responsible for facilitating a variety of aquatic programs and activities at the outdoor pools and therapy pool.
Maintain constant surveillance of patrons to ensure safety, administering first aid as needed following City of Welland procedures.
Maintain physical fitness to perform National Lifeguard skills and attend all required training and in-service sessions.
Understand and execute all policies and emergency procedures thoroughly.
Respond effectively to safety concerns and emergencies using critical thinking and sound decision-making.
Ensure safety during events on the recreational canal.
Perform facility maintenance tasks, including water testing, cleaning equipment, supplies, and public bathrooms.
Perform other related duties, including administrative tasks, as assigned.

What you need to Succeed...

Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certification.
Valid National Lifeguard Certification (Lifesaving Society).
National Lifeguard – Waterfront certification is considered an asset.
High Five: Principles of Healthy Childhood Development Certification is considered an asset.
Vulnerable Sector Police Check (as per the City’s Police Background Check procedure).

Salary and Benefit Information

$21.48 - $22.33 (2026 Rate) Plus OMERS pension is available

How to Apply

Submit a current application which includes a current cover letter and resume
Interview Process: Only those applicants who are chosen to advance to the interview process will be contacted. Interviews for this position will begin on March 7th, 2026. Positions will be finalized April 8th, 2026