Lifeguard/Instructor/Program & Event Staff
Posting Date: May 13, 2026
Job Type: Casual
Work Location: Nick Smith Centre
Hours: Days, Evenings, Weekends
The Town of Arnprior is currently inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill dual
positions of Lifeguard/Instructor /Program & Event Staff.
The Lifeguard portion of the position will be paid at a wage of $23.15-$27.24
per hour and the primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, the
following:
• Provide guarding during public swims and ensure adequate coverage;
• Provide guarding at designated swimming location(s) of Town beach(es) June
through August.
• Assist with the development, instruction, and delivery of aquatics programs
according to Lifesaving Society standards.
• Answer general enquiries and provide information about pool facilities and related
programs;
• Provide general administrative support completing cash reports as required
and ensuring deposits are safely secured at end of shift; and
• Conduct basic pool maintenance while adhering to all internal policy and WHMIS
legislation.
The Program & Event Staff portion of the position will be paid at a wage of $20.21-
$23.77 per hour and the primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, the
following:
• Perform direct instruction and leadership for a variety of recreational and sports
programs offered by the Nick Smith Centre. This could include programs such
as public skating, volleyball, ball hockey, and holiday/special camps;
• Assist with special events set up, operation and teardown, assisting members of
the public with directions or enquiries, preparing and operating activities for the
day, and grounds control
• Provide ongoing customer service to participants of the Town programming.
The successful candidate will have as a minimum the following qualifications:
• Enjoy working with children and persons of all ages.
• Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older.
• Must have a current First Aid and CPR-AED certification
• Must have current National Lifeguard (NL) Certification
• Must have Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certificate (LSSI)
• Must be willing to obtain Life Saving Instructor Certificate (LSI)
• Prior experience or volunteering in the facilitation of sports, recreational or
instructional programs for a wide range of ages is an asset.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application in confidence quoting
“Lifeguard/Instructor / Program & Event Staff” attention to Human Resources.
This posting is for a candidate pool and ongoing.
Mail: Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin St. W. Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8
E-mail: hr@arnprior.ca
The Town is committed to maintaining an equitable work environment and welcomes
submissions from all qualified applicants. If you require a disability-related
accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email the Human
Resources Officer at hr@arnprior.ca
Only the candidate selected for an interview will be contacted. Information collected will
be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.