Lifeguard and/or Aquatic Instructor

Why Windsor?

Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Title: Lifeguard and/or Aquatic Instructor
Job Posting Number: 2026-0255
Posting Type: External
Posting Period: Monday, July 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Friday, July 31, 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:

• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age at time of employment;
• Must have completed an Ontario Secondary School Grade 10 education or will obtain Grade 10 within 1 year of hire date or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
• Must have over three (3) months experience in aquatics;
• Must hold and maintain the following current awards as a condition of employment:

1. Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Pool Certification current and valid (within 2 years)
2. Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Water Park Certification current and valid (within 2 years);
3. Intermediate First Aid and CPR Basic Rescuer (Level C) certificate obtained from a first aide WSIA Reg. 1101 training provider recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) for the full period of employment, current and valid;

• All aquatic awards must be current and valid as a condition of employment or be obtained by employment start date (proof of enrolment required)
• A 6-digit Lifesaving Society ID number (found at the bottom right hand corner of any Lifesaving Society certification) or your LSS verification code is required at time of application.
• All staff are required to both lifeguard and instruct (teach). Additional qualifications for the Aquatics Instructor position are outlined below. Applicants must have all qualifications noted in both the Lifeguard and Aquatics Instructor positions.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR – REC012)

• Must meet all Lifeguard qualifications above;
• Must hold and maintain the following current awards as a condition of employment:
  • Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor Certification current and valid (within 2 years);
  • Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification current and valid (within 2 years);
  • Lifesaving Society Basic First Aid Instructor current and valid (within 2 years);
• Must hold by date of hire, HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development training program.

Physical Demands:

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

NOTE:

• Eligible applications will be held on file for a period of six (6) months from the closing date for consideration.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Note:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

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.