Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

About the City of Welland

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 maintaining a safe and healthy learning / recreational environment during all Aquatics Program offerings. Lifeguards must also maintain constant surveillance of patrons at the facility to ensure everyone's safety and to immediately and effectively address and resolve any concerns with patrons.

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

Why Choose Welland?

The City of Welland is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In addition, the City of Welland is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Should you require any accommodations, we will work to meet your needs.

All applications are held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.

No phone calls, please.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is for employment assessment purposes only.

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