Posted 8 months ago
Lifeguard/Instructor
@ City of Yellowknife
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
The City of Yellowknife is hiring a Lifeguard/Instructor in the Community Services Department on a full-time basis. The role provides constant safety supervision, instructs aquatic programs and assists with special events. Pay starts at $88,741.34 per year with housing and travel allowance, a defined benefit pension and relocation assistance.
Pay:
$88,741 a year
Responsibilities:
- Provide constant safety supervision at the pool
- Instruct a wide variety of aquatic programs
- Deliver exceptional customer service
- Assist with special events and maintenance duties
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 diploma and one year of lifeguard or instructor experience
- National Lifeguard and Lifesaving Instructor certifications
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification
- Standard First Aid AED/CPR (Basic Rescuer)
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work shift work
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Source type not verified · prevue
- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | National Lifeguard Certification, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification, Lifesaving Instructor Certification, Standard First Aid AED/CPR (Basic Rescuer) |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
City of Yellowknife
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their applications.
We are currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to assume the position of Lifeguard/Instructor with the Community Services Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Programs Manager and under the direct supervision of the Pool Supervisor and Assistant Pool Supervisor, the incumbent provides constant safety supervision, instructs a wide variety of aquatic programs, delivers exceptional customer service and assists with special events. This position is also responsible for maintenance duties as assigned and may act as shift leader providing general directions to part-time staff in the absence of the Pool Supervisor and Assistant Pool Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The incumbent must possess a Grade 12 diploma and have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a lifeguard and/or instructor. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work shift work are required. The incumbent must possess current certification in the following:
- National Lifeguard Certification
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
- Lifesaving Instructor Certification
- Standard First Aid AED/CPR (Basic Rescuer)
SALARY:
The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $88,741.34 per annum, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including housing and vacation travel allowance totaling $450 per month, a defined benefit pension plan, and relocation assistance.
This position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as screening and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.
Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: www.yellowknife.ca to submit your resume.
Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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