Swim Instructor and Lifeguard - Spring

Do you love working with people, have excellent customer service skills, an outgoing personality and a passion for aquatics? We want to meet you!  

The Opportunity:

Our Recreation Team has fifteen - twenty (15-20) Aquatic Positions available within our facility:

• Lifeguards


• Swimming Instructor

Our Lifeguards:

Hourly pay rate: $22.62/hr

• Guard public swims. Maintain proper guard positions and demonstrate guard alerts as required.


• Perform various maintenance duties to maintain a clean and safe facility.


• Prepare course facilities, teaching material and equipment. Prepare program outlines, lesson plans and material for participants as required.


• Provide program instruction/leadership at the appropriate skill level of participants.

 Candidates for these positions will have the following training and skills:

• Current National Lifeguard (or will be current before first day of employment)


• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C

 Our Swimming Instructors:

Hourly pay rate: $22.62/hr 

• Prepare and implement program content based on program objectives outlined by the Town.


• Prepare course facilities, teaching material and equipment. Prepare program outlines, lesson plans and material for participants as required.


• Provide program instruction/leadership at the appropriate skill level of participants.

Candidates for these positions will have the following training and skills:

• Current Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving Instructor (or will be current before first day of employment)


• Current Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard certification (or will be current before first day of employment)


• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C


• Current Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving Instructor AND National Lifeguard certification is preferred.

Additional duties for all positions listed above:

• Perform administrative tasks (i.e. attendance, preparation, Injury and Incident Reports etc.)


• Attend team meetings and training sessions.


• Assist in providing a clean, healthy, safe environment for the program and ensure equipment is stored as required.


• Immediately report incidents to the Recreation Coordinator or designate.

Additional training and skills required for all positions listed above:

• Current Standard First Aid with CPR- C


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Location: 

• Mayfield Recreation Complex


• Caledon East Community Complex


• Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness

 Please note that applicants for all aquatics positions must be 15 years of age or older at the start of employment, as established by the Ontario government in Regulation 565.

Satisfactory passing of a vulnerable sector check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for these positions.

Closes February 20th, 2025, 12:00pm.

The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.  If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738.