Job Description

Job Title Lifeguard(s) and Instructor Guard(s)

Wage Lifeguard: $28.35 - $30.66 per hour (2026)

Instructor Guard: $31.23 - $33.78 per hour (2026)

Reports to Aquatics Coordinator

Department Community Services

Location Lindsay Recreation Complex and/or Forbert Memorial Pool (Bobcaygeon)

Hours Part-time hours range from 4 to 24 hours per week, including days, evenings, and weekends

Other Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applicants to join our team of Lifeguards and Instructor Guards!

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to support our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, and we want you to Jump In with us!!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: OMERS pension (defined benefit), education reimbursement, and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

• Assist in ensuring that the facility is properly maintained
• Keep records of every aspect of the pool’s operation and maintenance
• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Lifeguard:

• Perform all of the duties as above including lifesaving activities; act immediately and appropriately for the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.

Instructor Guard:

• Perform all of the duties above including teaching quality swimming programs and providing excellent customer service.

Skills/Education Required

• Current National Lifesaving Service Certification
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR qualifications
• Current Red Cross Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor Qualification (Instructor Guards)
• This position requires that the successful applicant is a minimum of 15 years of age in accordance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act, Regulation 565 for Public Pools.

• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search, will be required

Mandatory SwimSkills Assessment Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process must successfully complete a mandatory swim assessment. The assessment will be held during the week of August 20–25, 2026. Applicants should ensure they are available during this period, as attendance is a required part of the selection process.

We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.