Assistant Head Lifeguard

Overview

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc – Seasonal Job Opportunity

Assistant Head Lifeguard

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You will be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile to serve residents and ratepayers. Our mission is to lead and serve our communities by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth. The bar is set high, but we strive to reach it together. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we’d love to hear from you! Strathroy-Caradoc… Urban Opportunity, Rural Hospitality.

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for two (2) seasonal Assistant Head Lifeguards. This position is expected to start at the beginning of May 2026 and run until early September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to assist with the effective and safe delivery of swim programs and pool services at the Strathroy-Caradoc Fair Grounds Aquatic Park.
• Work under the supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor or their designate. In the absence of the Aquatic Supervisor and Head Lifeguard, act as Head Lifeguard or Lifeguard / Instructor as scheduled.
• Collaborate with staff, customers, and stakeholders to deliver Department programs and operate recreation facilities.
• Supervise Aquatic Park staff and patrons as Head Lifeguard when required.
• Assist with instruction and delivery of aquatic programs to Lifesaving Society standards; assist with public swimming programs and special aquatic events; assist with promotion, marketing, and registrations; assist with program registration in Univerus recreation software.
• Support day-to-day operations, housekeeping, monitoring of filtration / chemical systems, and administrative duties; supervise up to ~20 lifeguards / instructors and 3 cashiers when acting as Head Lifeguard.
• Maintain proper records (lessons, reports, filtration, chlorine, etc.) in accordance with Ontario Regulation 565 and municipal policies.
• Handle cash and other payments following proper cash handling procedures; ensure cash security and timely deposits.
• Enforce departmental policies and encourage staff to contribute ideas to improve operations.
• Complete departmental reports (accidents, vandalism, customer complaints) as required.
• May be required to work outside standard hours.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Wage : Band 1 – $17.75 - $22.19 per hour + $1.00 per hour Assistant Head Lifeguard Premium (2025 rates)

Benefits : Voluntary enrolment in the OMERS pension plan. To learn more about OMERS, please visit https : / / www.omers.com / nft

Closing Date

February 17, 2026 @ 12 : 00pm

Only applications submitted through the Municipality's job board by the deadline noted above will be accepted. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for employment purposes. The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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