Summer Student, Aquatic Swim Instructor/Lifeguards (indoors)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Summer Student, Aquatics Instructor/Lifeguards (indoors)
Bargaining Unit: Non-Union
Language Requirement: English Essential
Vacancy Status: Summer student (temporary vacancy)

Cornwall is a vibrant community with a population of 47,000, nestled along the scenic St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city boasts a variety of urban amenities, making it an ideal place for summer students to kickstart their careers. With a thriving economy, growing population, and excellent quality of life, there's never been a better time to begin your professional journey with the City of Cornwall!

Cornwall is a diverse and forward-thinking community where residents and newcomers feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life. The city supports this with access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure. Whether you're looking to gain valuable work experience, build your network, or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings, Cornwall offers a fantastic environment for summer students to grow and succeed.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Aquatics and Programming, the Summer Student, Aquatics Instructor/Lifeguards position is responsible for:

• Ensure that the provisions of the Health Protection and Promotion Act Ont. Reg. 565 Public Pools are adhered to.
• Lifeguard and assume responsibility for bathers in the pool and change room areas.
• Instruct adults and children in all phases of water safety. Teach and evaluate, Lifesaving Swim Program / Lifesaving Advanced levels when requested.
• Ensure that all rules and regulations are carried out in a courteous and firm manner. To promote a professional public image and deal with problems which may arise. Provides information and advises Aquatic Head Lifeguard accordingly.
• Be prepared to perform water rescues, first aid, current resuscitation methods and other emergency procedures when required.
• To actively participate in daily in-service training sessions and staff development programs conducted by the Head Lifeguard.
• Teach, conduct and participate in specialized programs when requested, i.e.. (synchro, speed swimming and diving competitions).
• Ensure that all candidates in your class leave the pool area before you continue your next class. No class or anyone member of the class should be left unattended on the pool deck.
• Perform general maintenance duties when necessary, i.e.. Cleaning washrooms, equipment room, pool office.
• Responsible for checking equipment on a daily basis and inform Head Lifeguard if there is a problem.
• To maintain necessary current aquatic certifications and provide Supervisor, Aquatics & Programming with such documents.
• Attend clinics to upgrade technical knowledge and recertify qualifications when required.
• Responsible to wear proper uniform which includes one piece bathing suit and shorts (female) and appropriate length bathing suit shorts (male), lifeguard shirt, hat and whistle.
• Maintain the ongoing record of attendance and present progress cards to the candidate at the completion of the sessions.
• Ensure that the worksheets are properly maintained and presented to the supervisor at the completion of each session.
• Ensure that the Swim levels are progressively evaluated, and crests are awarded to the candidate at the time of completion.
• To represent the City of Cornwall as an active participant in annual lifeguard competitions. To further develop and increase life guarding skills and first-aid treatment. The lifeguard competition is a MANDATORY requirement for summer lifeguards.
• Other duties as assigned by the Aquatic Head Lifeguard, Supervisor, Aquatics & Programming or Manager, Recreation.

Required Qualifications:

• Full-time day student at a recognized secondary or post-secondary institution and be returning to full time attendance the fall of 2026.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of age
• Current Lifesaving Swim Instructor Certification.
• Current National Lifeguard Certification.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR / AED level C. (must be from training agencies approved by the Ontario Ministry of Labour or the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.)

Asset Qualifications:

• Bilingualism is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in organizing, conducting and supervising aquatic programs will be preferred.
• Current Lifesaving & Emergency First Aid Instructor Certification.

If selected for this role, you will need to provide:

• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Successful reference check (two work-related references, with a minimum of one being a direct supervisor)
• Licenses, certifications, etc.
• Verification of school status

All Summer Students must be Full-time day students at a recognized secondary or post-secondary institution and be returning to full time attendance in the fall of 2026.

Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the required qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your application. The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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BENEFITS

Employee Assistance Program

OMERS Pension Plan

Free parking