As of November 6, 2026, Jobsy lists 14 lifeguard instructor jobs in Canada. The median advertised pay is $28.53 an hour (from 7 postings). The most active employers are City of Lloydminster, District of Sparwood and City of St. Catharines. Skills often requested: first aid, cpr, communication skills and vulnerable sector check.
No matching filters. Try another name.
City of Nanaimo
Candidates need Grade 10 completion, Lifesaving Swim Instructor, CPR C and National Lifeguard (Pool) certifications, and a satisfactory criminal record check. Aquafit teaching experience is an asset.
City of Lloydminster
Candidates need a National Lifeguard Award, Swim for Life Instructor certification and Standard First Aid/CPR C. The City also asks for clear communication, the ability to stand for long periods and a willingness to work mornings, evenings and weekends.
pool equipment
City of Lloydminster
Candidates need a National Lifeguard Award, Swim for Life Instructor certification and Standard First Aid/CPR C. They must be able to stand for long periods, lift and work in demanding conditions, with clear communication and flexibility to work any shift.
pool equipment
City of Vernon
Candidates need a current Lifesaving Society Swimming Instructor certification, a National Lifeguard certification (Pool Option), and CPR Level C with AED. They must be at least 16 and pass a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check. Standard First Aid, Pool Operator Level 1 and Lifesaving Instructor certification are preferred.
water testing equipment, first aid equipment
Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo
Candidates need a National Lifeguard certificate, a Lifesaving Swim Instructor certificate and a current Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED certificate, plus a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check. Strong instruction, communication and teamwork skills are needed, and Lifesaving Instructor and First Aid Instructor certificates are assets.
pool equipment, rescue aid, bulkheads, AED
City of St. Catharines
Candidates need National Lifeguard, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor certifications, plus Standard First Aid and CPR C. They also need a Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance, prior aquatics experience, and a service-minded, enthusiastic attitude.
lifesaving equipment, rescue equipment
City of Burnaby
Candidates need a high school education plus lifesaving, lifeguarding, and aquatic instruction courses, and sound related experience (or an equivalent mix). Required certifications are National Lifeguard – Pool, Swim for Life Instructor, Standard First Aid, and BCRPA Aquatic Fitness Leader, along with a Police Information Check.
First Aid
City of Yellowknife
1+ YOECandidates need a Grade 12 diploma, at least one year of lifeguard or instructor experience, and strong interpersonal skills. They must hold National Lifeguard, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor and Standard First Aid AED/CPR (Basic Rescuer) certifications, and be able to work shifts.
Customer service, Interpersonal skills, First Aid, CPR
RESORT MUNICIPALITY OF WHISTLER
Candidates need current NL (pool), Swim For Life Swim Instructor, First Aid and CPR-C certifications, with valid Canadian certifications. Knowledge of aquatic policy, water safety and first aid, plus strong communication and quick judgment, is required.
First Aid, Opening and closing procedures, CPR, BLS, Communication skills, Decision making
YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford
Candidates need a National Lifeguard certification, Standard First Aid and CPR C, and a Lifesaving Society or YMCA Swim Instructor certification. WHMIS is an asset, and a police records check is required, with a vulnerable sector screening for roles supervising children.
pool chemicals, cleaning supplies, deck equipment
The median advertised pay is $28.53 an hour, across 7 postings that list pay. The lowest quarter pays under $24.46 and the top quarter over $31.65.
City of Lloydminster (2), District of Sparwood (2), City of St. Catharines (1), City of Terrace (1) and City of Vernon (1).
Postings most often mention first aid, cpr, communication skills, vulnerable sector check, decision making, cleaning, customer service and work independently.
12 companies