Instructor / Lifeguard - Summer 2026

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision : A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

The City of Cambridge is looking for qualified Instructor / Lifeguards to join our team for Summer 2026.

What you will be doing

• Instructs learn-to-swim and lifesaving levels based on Lifesaving Society curriculumand prepares lesson plans for all levels.
• Actively involved in the programming taking place in the facility, including but not limited to lessons and recreational swims.
• Responsible for enforcing the Swim Admission Policy, and all safety rules during Aquatics programming
• Follows the direction of the Site Supervisor and Head Guard on site to ensure the safety of all participants in the Aquatic facility. Responds and implements feedback given throughout all shifts.
• Follows safety supervision basics and ensures safety of program participants. Practices a preventative approach to safety and makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary, including completing proper documentation.
• Evaluates students' progress, completes accurately all forms and records including but not limited to worksheets, progress reports.
• Occasionally performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck sloshing, scum line, etc.
• Attends all mandatory pre-season and mid-season training dates", which may take place occasionally beyond regular working hours.
• Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines and performs required pool testing, performs morning and evening maintenance checks and completes log sheets accordingly.
• Please note : Applicants must be 16 years of age or older

We are looking for these certificates

National Lifeguard - Pool

Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certificate

Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED

High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Current and valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and / or educational qualifications.

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour

Rate of pay

The hourly rate of pay for the position is $22.60.

Hours of work

First consideration will be given to applications received by January 25, 2026 .

Applications received after this date will only be considered if positions remain open after the initial round of hiring

Be sure to attach your aquatic certificates to your candidate profile.

Note : If you are currently a City of Cambridge employee, please apply through My HR Portal in cityONE.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy .

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.

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