Lifeguard - 6272B

Join Our Team
Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community, cares about its staff, and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 22,586 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.

We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging.

One casual Lifeguard, MHS position available, starting on November 23, 2026, working various hours per week.

What’s In It for You?

• Job Band B (hourly wages): Min - $22.29, Max - $23.07.
• A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Eligible to join the HOOPP defined pension plan on a voluntary basis.
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
• Paid vacation (pro-rated to start date and hours for position; accumulated bi-weekly)
• Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
• Employee Referral Incentive Program.
• Agency Orientation and Training modules.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Staff appreciation events.

Your Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• You will provide aquatic programs and activities to youth with specialized mental health and behavioral needs in residential, day and community programs.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will maintain a safe and supportive aquatic environment at all times.
• You will build positive interactions and relationships with youth and will link aquatic experiences to their overall treatment plan.
• You will provide youth with aquatic coaching, instruction and supervision.
• Works in alignment with the Agency’s commitment to equity to further create a sense of belonging at the Agency.
• The above tasks are representative but not all-inclusive.

Your Talents and Experience:

• Completed National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification, Red Cross Swimming Instructors certification, Standard First Aid/CPR/AED, Aquatic Emergency Care, and P.M.A.B. Certification.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar setting; demonstrated youth care skills.
• Ability to communicate openly and honestly with youth, staff peers and the supervisor; make decisions, give and take direction; implement last minute changes in programming to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
• Ability to assess individual motor skills, design, implement and evaluate remedial plans.
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate aquatic programmes.

If you are community-focused and share our values and antiracism commitment, we want you to grow with us. Please submit your application in confidence, no later than 4 pm on November 09, 2026.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 519-707-1958 ext. 1247.

Our Commitment to Equity:

To better serve the diversity of our community, the agency is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for both clients and staff, with particular attention to supporting BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. We understand that addressing systemic inequities is crucial to fulfilling our mission and promoting the well-being of the communities we serve.

Our equity strategy is guided by core principles that emphasize celebrating diversity, building strong partnerships, prioritizing client service, and recognizing equity is a shared responsibility.