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Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

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Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Overview

The Y is hiring part-time Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to keep pool patrons safe and teach children to swim. The work involves poolside patrol and swim lessons, with flexible shifts around school and summer hours available. Candidates need lifesaving and first aid certifications and a clear vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor pool patrons and ensure water safety
  • Teach swimming lessons to children
  • Engage, motivate and guide members
  • Respond to challenging situations

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 16 years of age
  • Standard First Aid and CPR C certification
  • Ability to obtain YMCA Swim Instructor certification
  • Clear Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
  • NL certification for lifeguards
  • Bronze Cross or higher for swim instructors
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOutdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsStandard First Aid, CPR C, NL certification, Bronze Cross, YMCA Swim Instructor, LSI
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Paid training

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Job description

Are you passionate about water safety? Do you think learning to swim is a critical life skill? Does the flexibility to work around school and life or the opportunity to add summer hours sound good to you? As part of the Y team you will play an important role ensuring the safety of our pool patrons and/or teaching kids to swim!

Why work at the Y?

  • Paid re-certifications
  • Training opportunities for growth and development in Aquatics
  • Flexible shifts that work around most school schedules
  • Up to full time hours available during school break periods
  • Summer employment flexibility
  • Complimentary individual Y membership
  • Great people, fun and rewarding work!

Are you the right fit?

  • Enjoy working with kids
  • Able to engage, motivate, encourage and guide members
  • Able to build positive relationships with members, staff and volunteers
  • Ability to deal with challenging situations

What else do you need?

  • Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification
  • Ability to obtain YMCA Swim Instructor certification
  • Clear Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Check

Lifeguard

  • NL certification

Asset: LSI (Lifesaving Instructor)

Swim Instructor

  • Bronze Cross or Higher
  • YMCA Swim (YSI) or Swim For Life Instructor (SFL)

Asset: LSI (Lifesaving Instructor)

Application Deadline:

Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants

The Y is committed to providing an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and encouraged. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of job postings.

Contact [email protected]

The Y is entrusted to provide a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

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