Lifeguard - Loyalist Township

Loyalist Township is a growing community of over 18,000 residents situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario between the Town of Greater Napanee and the City of Kingston. The Township is a blend of rural and urban areas with a number of smaller hamlets throughout, including its very own island community, accessible by ferry. It is an outdoor-lovers dream, with a Great Lake on the doorstep and beautiful Canadian shield lakes and provincial parks minutes away to the north. Next door is the historic City of Kingston, which boasts an amazing downtown core right on Lake Ontario, full of excellent restaurants and nightlife offerings. We are also connected to large urban centres by the 401, with the GTA two hours to the west and Ottawa two hours to the east.

It’s an exciting time to join Loyalist Township! Be part of something new and make a splash in your community at our brand-new aquatics facility at the WJ Henderson Community Centre. If you’re passionate about water safety, teamwork, and creating a fun, welcoming environment, this is your moment. Dive in and join us today!

This role is an integral part of service delivery for residents and visitors of Loyalist Township. Reporting to the Aquatics Coordinator, the Lifeguard is responsible for providing a safe aquatic environment and delivering quality pool programs, including guarding, and carrying out other operational duties as directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a fun and safe aquatic environment for patrons.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service.
• Enforce pool rules and policies in a polite and professional manner.
• Ensure that all equipment is in working order, in place and that the proper guarding positions are taken before the start of the swim. This includes notifying the supervisor of any damaged equipment that needs repair or replacing.
• Maintain order and discipline in all areas by continually monitoring the pool area and periodically checking the change rooms. This includes enforcing pool rules and policies in a polite and professional manner.
• Maintain first aid kits and emergency supplies.
• Complete administrative tasks such as water tests, accident/incident reports, checking equipment, cleaning equipment, and performing maintenance tasks like keeping the deck tidy and organized when not guarding.
• Respond to all emergencies and incidents in the Aquatic facility according to your certification standard.
• Work as part of a team; communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and patrons in all situations.
• Attend in-service training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Note: All activities are expected to be performed in a safe manner, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, along with Corporate Safety policies, procedures and programs. In addition, all necessary personal protective equipment must be used and maintained in good condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

•  *National Lifeguard Award (NL).
• *Standard First Aid with CPR C (minimum) from WSIB recognized certifying body.

*Qualifications must be kept current.

Experience

• Experience working within the aquatic field.
• Previous customer service experience.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Exhibit outstanding public relations skills in all interactions.
• Passionate about providing exceptional customer service experiences.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently in a team environment with a demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and complete work in a detail oriented and timely manner.
• Ability to effectively multi-task
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Ability to command authority when providing direction to patrons
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize when to elevate issues to management.

Other Requirements

• Reliable transportation
• Obtain and maintain satisfactory vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check (CPIC).

Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal-Other aquatics staff, Facility Operators, other recreation team members.
• External-Community groups, clubs, patrons and members of the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Indoor pool environment
• Exposure to noise (patrons, whistles)
• Exposure to chemicals used in the pool
• Heat & humidity of pool environment
• Must be able to stand/walk on pool desk for prolonged periods
• Constant visual awareness of surroundings.
• Lift Weight: must be able to bring an unconscious person from the bottom of the pool to the surface/edge and remove a person from the pool (50+kgs); Carrying equipment (<50kgs)

Note: The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted as a complete description. Loyalist Township reserves the right to amend this position description at any time.

Loyalist Township values a diverse workforce and looks to attract and retain people who will work together to provide excellent service to our residents, visitors, business partners, and each other. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to promoting the quality of life and prosperity of our community, come join us!

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Loyalist Township is pleased to accommodate the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment and selection process. Please contact the Human Resources team at hr@loyalist.ca or 613-386-7351 ext. 149 if you require accommodation.

How to Apply: 

Interested applicants are invited to apply online through our Careers website by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026.