Head Instructor Guard

Position Details

• Rate of pay: $2 per hour
• Hours of work: Up to 40 hours/week from September 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
• Advertisement expiration date: March 31, 2027
• Department: Parks & Recreation

What You Will Be Doing

• Safe and effective supervision of the pool and area during fitness and recreational swims.
• Accountable for activities and programs at the assigned pool, ensuring all staff perform their duties.
• Provide ongoing staff development, support, feedback on performance, and administer performance appraisals.
• Instruct swim classes as required and assist with water classes as needed.
• Provide feedback on participants' progress and complete progress cards and worksheets.
• Keep records of participants’ progress and attendance throughout lesson series.
• Screen participants in classes and move them to appropriate levels if necessary.
• Actively involved in programming including lessons and recreational swims.
• Follow safety supervision basics; ensure safety of participants, make rescues and administer first aid as needed with proper documentation.
• Report accidents and incidents to management and follow up as necessary.
• Interact with parents/guardians regarding students' swim skill development and act as a City ambassador.
• Attend mandatory pre-season, mid-season training and in-service sessions, which may occur beyond regular hours.
• Check facility, equipment, and supplies daily, perform pool testing, conduct morning and evening maintenance checks, and complete log sheets.
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures at assigned facility and assist outdoor pool cashiers with related tasks.
• Practice strong interpersonal skills.
• Complete an "end of shift report" daily summarizing incidents and events.
• Answer telephone inquiries and provide information regarding programs, schedules, and special events.
• Perform administrative functions including recommending aquatic policies, reporting lesson statistics, confirming shifts/hours of work, and developing lesson plans.

Experience and Knowledge

• Two years' experience in aquatics and supervision of staff and/or facilities.

Certificates Required

• National Lifeguard - Pool
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
• Lifesaving Instructor Certificate or willing to obtain within 6 months
• Intermediate First Aid or Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED
• High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development & Quest 2 or willing to obtain within 6 months
• Aquatic Supervisor Training
• Lifesaving Society Pool Operator - Level 1 or equivalent or willing to obtain within 6 months

Additional Requirements

• Current and valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencement.
• Proof of current valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
• Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour.

Hours of Work

Aquatics positions are available from September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 with up to 40 hours per week. Hours include evenings, weekdays, and weekends and depend on participant enrollment; no minimum hours are guaranteed.

Accommodation Needs and Protection of Privacy

The City of Cambridge values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from equity-deserving groups. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other legislation. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to request accommodations in advance.

Personal information collected during recruitment is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine employment eligibility with the City of Cambridge.