Lifeguard-Instructor (PT) - Fall 2026

Posting Number: RC-26-11

Job Type: Casual Part-time, Non-Union

Salary Range: $21.38 to $27.65 per hour

Posted: Friday, June 26, 2026

Application Deadline: Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Please note that the posting period may be extended to meet operational requirements.

The Opportunity

Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities which meet these needs and interests, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities to provide a setting for these activities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Recreation Programmer - Aquatics, and reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the Lifeguard/Instructor (PT) position is responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers, class participants and guests at the City of Barrie’s pools and beaches. Specifically, this position rotates between instructing aquatics lesson programs and monitoring recreational open swim programs. Overall, this position plays an integral role in providing a safe environment for swimmers, class participants and guests of the City of Barrie’s pools by acting as a Lifeguard during open swim programs and an Aquatics Instructor during lesson programs.

Our Culture And Qualifications Of The Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• National Lifeguard (NL) Pool Certification from the Lifesaving Society
• Swim Instructor Certification from the Lifesaving Society
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate from HIGH FIVE National within three (3) months of hire
• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission and values
• Demonstrated ability to demonstrate/participate in aquatics lesson programs for the duration of a class session
• Demonstrated ability to exert physical effort to stand for extended periods of time
• Basic oral and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays, as required

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check*
• Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.

Other Important Information

Location: Various Recreation Locations: Allandale Recreation Centre (190 Bayview Drive), East Bayfield Community Centre (80 Livingstone Street East), Peggy Hill Team Community Centre (171 Mapleton Avenue)

Hours: The normal hours of work are up to and including 24 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand.

Wage: This is a casual part-time non-union position with the following 2026 pay range:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $21.38 to $27.65

Note: All applicants will be invited to participate in an aquatics skills assessment as the first stage of the recruitment process. The final date for this aquatics assessment is Sunday August 9, 2026.

What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

How to Apply: Click the ‘

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Why Barrie?

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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