Instructor Guard / Supervising Instructor Guard (6) (SS.26.31)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description :

Instructor Guard and Supervising Instructor Guard :

• To safeguard life and prevent accidents at the County swimming pools and to teach swimming programs and promote good relations with users of the facilities.
• Responsible for safety supervision, class management, and risk management during the instructional classes.
• Works according to Occupational Health and Safety Act, Lifesaving Society Standards, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Provide instruction to individuals and groups in organized instructional classes .
• Prepare lesson plans, organize equipment, teach and evaluate swim classes in accordance with the standards established by the Lifesaving Society and Norfolk County. Classes may also include advanced leadership courses, aquafitness and mobility programs.
• Complete all documentation related to class instruction such as but not limited to attendance, completing report cards, and inputting participant results into recreation software system.
• Perform lifeguard duties during recreational swims, rental groups, and other aquatics programs. Ensure compliance with Regulation 565 and Norfolk County policies and procedures including performing rescues and first aid when required.
• Ability to use critical thinking and react in an emergency situation which may involve first aid or a building emergency.
• Assist with special pool programs and special County aquatic events / water safety initiatives that are held at the pool or at other locations.
• Attend and participate in mandatory aquatic division meetings and in-house training sessions that are organized by the Supervisor.
• Participate in team building with all staff.
• Complete any necessary reports and documentation associated with pool operation to include but not limited to shift reports in the pool logbook, incident reports, pool fouling reports, water readings, etc.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service at all times to include greeting customers, answering phone calls, assisting customers with inquiries and online registration / booking system, accepting payments –including cash transactions during the shift (i.e., taking registrations, issuing passes and pass cards, and issuing receipts (note – some items apply to the operation at Delhi Kinsmen Pool only).
• Help to maintain the pool facility by performing regulated water tests, equipment checks, cleaning and sanitization duties in accordance with Ministry of Health and Norfolk County policies. Report all problems to the Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Supervising Instructor Guard specifically :

Requirements

Qualifications :

Instructor Guard and Supervising Instructor Guard :

Supervising Instructor Guard specifically :

Instructor Guard and Supervising Instructor Guard :

Note :

Recreation and Aquatics is a 7-day operation. Must be available and willing to work early mornings, days, weekends, evenings and holidays.

Employment is conditional upon : attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation / certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.

At time of application must be enrolled in a post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning.

Applicants must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment.

Interviews :

Interviews will be held in the month of February 2026.

Benefits

Posting # : SS.26.31

Position : Instructor Guard (Student)

OR

Instructor Guard / Supervising Instructor Guard (Student)

Division : Community and Development Services

Department : Parks, Recreation and Culture

Number of Vacancies : Up to 6

Location : Annaleise Carr Aquatics Centre, Delhi Kinsmen Pool and / or Waterford North Conservation Area

Hours : Up 40 hours per week (during Summer), Up to 20 hours per week (Fall-Spring)

Note : Recreation and Aquatics is a 7-day operation. Must be available and willing to work early mornings, days, weekends, evenings and holidays.

Rate : Instructor Guard - $23.75 per hour / Supervising Instructor Guard - $26.10 per hour

Note : If hired as an Instructor Guard initially, the successful candidate can transition to an Instructor Guard / Supervising Instructor Guard (IG / SIG) after one-year IG experience and specific SIG training requirements have been met.

Posting Period : December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Duration :

This position will commence on May 25, 2026, and will continue until such employee reaches the completion of school and therefore is no longer defined as a student.

Please note : No two applicants can have the same e-mail address attached to their profile. Please ensure when applying to positions you provide a unique e-mail address associated with your own profile.

How to Apply :

Find out more information about Norfolk County here : Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.