The Town of Ingersoll is seeking Jr. Aquatics Staff to join our dynamic team. Located in Oxford County in Southwestern Ontario, Ingersoll offers urban living with small-town values yet enjoys easy access to larger cities. Surrounded by farms and nature, Ingersoll is home to a diversity of thriving industries and commercial businesses and is host to many special events, athletic and recreational amenities and excellent schools. For more information on the Town, please visit our website at www.ingersoll.ca.

Our Victoria Park Community Centre is seeking an Jr. Aquatics Staff for early mornings, days, evenings, and/or weekend or a combination of these shifts to join its talented aquatics team.

Position Overview
The Jr Aquatics positon ensures the safety, protection and enjoyment of those engaged in activities in or out of the water under the supervision of the Lifeguard/Swim instructor or designate. Through the policies, procedures and practices set out by the Town of Ingersoll, Jr Lifeguards are to assist with the effective and safe delivery of swim programs and pool services at the Victoria Park Community Centre. You get to work with a cooperative and positive team of Lifeguard/Swim Instructors, and have a group of people to rely on to learn from and a supportive network.

Key Performance Objectives/Responsibilities
            Include but not limited to:

  • Attending all monitory scheduled meeting and staff trainings for continued staff development
  • Must possess good communication and public relations skills as well as a positive professional attitude and the ability to work in a team environment
  • Responsible to see that highest standards of Health and Safety is observed according to Ontario Board of Health Regulations
  • Responsible for knowing, following and enforcing all Aquatic policies and procedures
  • Report any pool maintenance issues immediately to Deck Coordination or Aquatic Supervisor
  • Assist with instruction and delivery of swimming lesson in accordance to Lifesaving Society standards. As well as preparing lesson plans, swim reports, progress memos and evaluations as required in assistance of a Swim Instructor
  • Assist with guarding of swims and aqua fit programs and other special events in a safe and attentive manner.
  • Ability to perform lifeguarding fitness and rescues skills at or above the National Lifeguard standard: and maintains current certifications during employment
  • Completes work related task during off rotations
Qualifications
Successful candidates must possess the following:
  • 15 yrs. of age
  • Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard and Standard First Aid & CPR Level C certification.
  • Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
  • Willing to obtain Lifesaving Instructors and/or water fitness certification
  • Experience volunteering in an aquatic capacity is an asset

Availability
This flexible part-time opportunity offers up to 24 hours per week. Staff are asked to commit to a minimum of three shifts per week, including one weekend shift, with additional availability welcomed.

Shifts are available during mornings, days, evenings, and weekends or a combination, providing opportunities to accommodate a range of schedules. Start times can be as early as 5:45 a.m., and shifts may run until 9:00 p.m. To support consistent programming and team scheduling, shift commitments are made for the duration of each session, typically lasting 8–14 weeks.

Benefits
  • We offer a competitive salary range (Grid U) of $20.59 per hour.
  • Certification Reimbursement: Reimbursement of costs associated with required certifications, including National Lifeguard, CPR/First Aid, and instructor certification courses.
  • Predictable Scheduling: Receive a set schedule for the entire session to help balance school, extracurricular activities, and/or a second job. Employees may work up to 24 hours per week.
  • Staff Membership: Access to staff membership at the applicable taxable benefit rate.
  • Paid Staff Training & Team Events: Compensation provided for required meetings, training sessions, and quarterly team-building events.
  • Uniforms Provided: Branded staff apparel supplied at no cost, including a tank top, T-shirt, and sweatshirt.


Application Instructions
Please note; the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Police and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to an offer of employment

To explore this exciting opportunity further, submit your application no later than November 6, 2026.

The Town of Ingersoll is an equal opportunity employer and will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request and throughout the entire recruitment process.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those invited for an interview will be acknowledged.  Personal information submitted is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.