Friday, November 28, 2025
Job Description
Working under the direction of the Coordinator, Community Programs, this position assists with the coordination and delivery of the aquatic programs. This position is responsible for instructing classes, lifeguarding, providing deck supervision, acting as the customer service representative as necessary; assists with instructing and lifeguarding regular and advanced aquatic courses and programs including First Aid/CPR; assists with co-ordination of special events; assists with ensuring bulletin boards, signs, attendance records, checklists and statistics are up to date; mentors and provides feedback and assistance to part-time non-union aquatics staff as required; reports facility, program and staff issues to the Crew Leader; provides excellent customer service and maintains good public and staff relations during day-to-day activities; provides feedback to the Crew Leader and Coordinator on the success of the programming; assists with coordination of general upkeep and cleanliness of the aquatic facility; conducts workplace health inspections on a monthly basis; and inspects workplace first aid kits for entire facility (Moore Sports Complex) on a monthly basis.
Salary Range: $20.75 - $24.36/hr., based on a 40-hour work week.
Union: This position is represented by OPSEU Local 123.
Why St. Clair Township?
St. Clair Township is located in Lambton County along the eastern shores of the St. Clair River and is a mixed urban/rural municipality. For generations, the villages and small towns of the Township have enjoyed the stunning natural beauty, breathtaking sunsets, and endless opportunities for recreation along the river. The Township has garnered a reputation for our riverfront parks, water sports, the St. Clair River Trail, and the St. Clair Parkway Golf Course. With close proximity to highway 402, we are just a short drive from the Bluewater Bridge and the greater London and Chatham-Kent areas. With a growing population of approximately 15,000 residents the Township is the perfect place to live, work and play along the St. Clair River.
When you work for the Township, you get to be a part of a team that works collaboratively to build a community where citizens have access to the services they need while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.
Other great benefits to working for St. Clair Township include:
- Comprehensive benefits package
- OMERS pension plan
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Free membership with Township fitness facilities
- Training opportunities to support your role
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications and experience will include:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current National Lifeguard Certification
- Standard First Aid/CPR Certification
- Lifesaving Society's Instructor and Lifesaving Society's Swim Instructor Certifications
- Bronze Examiner Status
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the aquatic field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
The following qualifications would be considered an asset:
- Oxygen administration Certifications
- Standard First Aid/CPRC Instructor Certification
- National Lifeguard Instructor Certification
- National Lifeguard Examiner Certification
- Instructor Trainer Status
- Aquatic Supervisory Training
- Post-secondary education in a related field
Contact Information
Michelle Rottier; Coordinator of Community Programs
mrottier@stclairtownship.ca Human Resources
hr@stclairtownship.ca
Special Instructions
Candidates are invited to submit a resume in confidence clearly marked “Senior Lifeguard/Instructor” to hr@stclairtownship.ca.