Head Instructor Guard

People, Place, Prosperity

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.

What you will be doing

• Safe and effective supervision of the pool and area during fitness and recreational swims.

• Is directly accountable for the activities and programs at the assigned pool and ensures all staff are performing the duties outlined in their job description.

• Provides ongoing staff development including continuous support and feedback on job performance and personal and professional goal-setting, as well as administering formal and informal performance appraisals.

• Instruction of swim classes as required and assist with classes in water as needed.

• Provide feedback to members on participants’ progress when requested.

• Complete progress cards and worksheets at the end of each instructional series.

• Keep records of participants’ progress and attendance throughout a series of lessons.

• Screening of participants in classes and moving to a more appropriate level if necessary.

• Is actively involved in programming taking place in the facility, including but not limited to lessons and recreational swims.

• Follows safety supervision basics and ensures the safety of program participants. Practices a preventative approach to safety, makes rescues, and administers first aid when necessary, including completing proper documentation.

• Report accidents and incidents to management and follow up when necessary.

• Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students' swim skills. Acts as a City of Cambridge "Ambassador" to ensure parental satisfaction.

• Attends all mandatory pre-season and mid-season training dates and in-service sessions, which may take place occasionally beyond regular working hours.

• Checks facility, equipment, and supplies daily, performs required pool testing, performs morning and evening maintenance checks, and completes log sheets accordingly.

• Accountable for opening and closing procedures at the assigned facility and aassisting outdoor pool cashiers with their opening, closing and daily tasks.

• Practicing strong interpersonal skills.

• Complete an "end of shift report" daily which provides a summary of events during each shift (incidents, pool closures, etc.) Answer telephone/provide information to members re: programs, schedule, and special events.

• Administrative functions such as recommending aquatic policies and procedures, reporting lesson statistics, confirming shifts/hours of work and developing core lesson plans.

Experience and Knowledge

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

We are looking for these certificates

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

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.

Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour

Rate of pay

The hourly rate of pay for the position is $22.65 per hour.

Hours of work

• Aquatics positions are availbale from September 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 up to 40 hours/week
• Hours will include evenings, weekdays or weekends and are dependent on the number of participants taking part in our programs; as such, there are no minimum hours associated with this position.

Advertisement expiration date

This posting closes on March 31, 2027 and we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis based on department need.

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 [email protected] 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.