Lifeguard​/Instructor

Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Brandon Community Sportsplex – Recreation Department

More than one position may be filled

Please apply with a cover letter and resume online.

Position

Conditions:

Incumbents must successfully complete a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Verification.

Rate of Pay: $17.64 - $24.57 per hour (2026 Rates).

This competition will include an interview.

This position entails standard lifeguarding and instructing duties at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex. Successful incumbents will be required to provide instruction in the many pool programs offered at the facility. Lifeguard/Instructors are responsible for the general maintenance, care, and conditions of the pool area. Incumbents will work a variety of shifts during days, evenings, and weekends which may include split shifts.

• Standard (Intermediate) First Aid and CPR Level C certificate;
• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard award;
• Swim for Life and or Lifesaving Instructor.

• Swim for Life and or Lifesaving Trainer;
• National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner;
• Lifesaving Society or Red Cross First Aid Instructor certificate.

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not currently hold all of the mandatory qualifications or they are not current, you may still apply for this position as long as you are enrolled in the proper courses/re-certifications needed to meet the mandatory qualifications listed above. If hired, you will be required to attain all of the mandatory qualifications within a specified period of employment.

Preference will be given to applicants possessing all of the mandatory certifications, and one or more of the preferred qualifications as listed below.

The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation.

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