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Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- 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
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid, CPR C, NL certification, Bronze Cross, YMCA Swim Instructor, LSI |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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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.
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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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