Instructor Guard

Recruitment Details

Instructor Guard

Department: Community Services
Designated Work Location: Various locations across all areas (primarily in the North, West, and Central areas)
Position Type: Part-time
Hours of Work: Various
Salary: $21.62 - $24.13 hourly as per the Instructor Guard Classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement

Employee Group: C.U.P.E

Posting No.: 127524
Closing Date: November 16, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Job Profile

Are you interested in providing safe and enjoyable aquatic services through one of Winnipeg's many pool facilities? We are accepting applications to fill current vacancies.

As the Instructor Guard, you will:

• Instruct Lifesaving and Learn to Swim programs.
• Lifeguard Public Swim and Aquatic programs.
• Perform daily facility maintenance duties.

Your education and qualifications include:

1. Manitoba Fitness Council certifications for Group; Resistance; Older Adults; Aqua Fitness would be an asset.
2. NCCP certification for Water Polo; Synchronized Swimming; Diving would be an asset.

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• National Lifeguard - Pool
• Swim for Life Instructor
• Lifesaving Instructor
• Standard/Intermediate First Aid Certificate (St. John's Ambulance or Red Cross)
• CPR Level C / AED Certificate (St. John's Ambulance or Red Cross). Renewed annually.
• A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate(s), at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information, please visit www.winnpeg.ca/police.
• Must be 16 years of age.

How to Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

1. Current resume (Required).

2. Copies of all current and valid certifications (Required).

3. For internal applicants: Please note, in accordance with Article 12-8, this position is typically filled by new employees. If you intend to apply for this external job posting, please contact the relevant HR department to clearly outline any unusual, irregular, or extraordinary reasons that should warrant your consideration for this role.

4. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.

*Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Position Reports To: Pool Supervisor

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.