Lifeguard and / or Aquatic Instructor

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Job Title : Lifeguard and / or Aquatic Instructor

Job Posting Number : 2026-0010

Posting Type : External

Posting Period : Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 8 : 30 a.m. to Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4 : 30 p.m.

Department : Parks, Recreation & Facilities

Union : C.U.P.E. Local 543

Position Status : Temporary Part-Time Recreational

Job Code : REC024 – Lifeguard, REC012 – Aquatics Instructor

Grade / Class : Salary Schedule “E1” Grades 003; 004

Number of Positions : Various

Rate of Pay : $19.53 per hour

Hours of Work per week : Varied

Shift Work Required : Yes

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Under the direction of the designated Supervisor of Community Programming or designate, the successful applicant will supervise and ensure the safety of customers at all City of Windsor aquatic locations. Duties will include but will not be limited to :
• Providing a safe and clean environment; maintaining customer service and public relations; guarding in pool and water park environments.
• Lifeguards may be rotated to various Recreation facilities to accommodate programming requirements.
• Eligible and qualified Lifeguards will be required to perform the duties of an Aquatics Instructor.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications :

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR – REC012)

Must hold and maintain the following current awards as a condition of employment :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a medium to heavy level of work.

NOTE : Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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