Aquatic Employment (Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Aquatic Program Assistant)

Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form.

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Applicants interested in Swim Instructor, Lifeguard-Pool and Aquatic Program Assistant jobs will be hired for the position that they are most qualified for and are required to submit their Lifesaving Society ID Number (LSS ID) in the speciality skills section when prompted in the application process. The number of and type of positions available may vary seasonally and are subject to change.

Swim Instructor

Responsibilities

• Ensure required equipment in place and operational; safe storage of equipment after use.

• Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions.

• Execute emergency procedures and uses safety/rescue equipment as necessary.

• Ensure compliance with Ontario Health Regulations and all relevant legislation, policies and procedures outlined in guiding documents and manuals.

• Perform administrative tasks to support programs.

• Perform maintenance/janitorial duties, including but not restricted to, change room/washroom cleaning and disinfecting, pool chemistry tests, pool vacuuming, backwashing, chemical balancing, and pool fouling clean up.

• Ensure principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

• Provide instruction, skill evaluation and safety of swim lesson participants.

• Plan, conduct and evaluate swim lessons, focusing on water-safety.

• Responsible to ensure accident prevention, public education, and public relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of age.

• Current National Lifeguard – Pool certification, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid Instructor certifications

• Current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation ‘C’ (SFA with CPR C) as recognized by the WSIB

• Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This mandatory course will be provided at no cost upon signing the conditional offer of employment – course details will be provided.

Lifeguard

Responsibilities

• Ensure required equipment in place and operational; safe storage of equipment after use.

• Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions.

• Execute emergency procedures and uses safety/rescue equipment as necessary.

• Ensure compliance with Ontario Health Regulations and all relevant legislation, policies and procedures outlined in guiding documents and manuals.

• Perform administrative tasks to support programs.

• Perform maintenance/janitorial duties, including but not restricted to, change room/washroom cleaning and disinfecting, pool chemistry tests, pool vacuuming, backwashing, chemical balancing, and pool fouling clean up.

• Ensure principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

• Ensure a safe aquatic environment for participations through supervision, accident prevention, rescue skills, public education, and public relations.

• Monitoring and controlling access to pool area as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of age

• Current National Lifeguard – Pool certification.

• Current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation ‘C’ (SFA with CPR C) as recognized by the WSIB

• Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This mandatory course will be provided at no cost upon signing the conditional offer of employment – course details will be provided.

Aquatic Program Assistant

Responsibilities

• Ensure required equipment in place and operational; safe storage of equipment after use.

• Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions.

• Execute emergency procedures and uses safety/rescue equipment as necessary.

• Ensure compliance with Ontario Health Regulations and all relevant legislation, policies and procedures outlined in guiding documents and manuals.

• Perform administrative tasks to support programs.

• Perform maintenance/janitorial duties, including but not restricted to, change room/washroom cleaning and disinfecting, pool chemistry tests, pool vacuuming, backwashing, chemical balancing, and pool fouling clean up.

• Ensure principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

• Assist Swim Instructors and Lifeguards in the delivery of aquatic programs

Qualifications

• Must be minimum 14 years of age

• Current Bronze Cross certification.

• Current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation ‘C’ (SFA with CPR C) as recognized by the WSIB

• Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This mandatory course will be provided at no cost upon signing the conditional offer of employment – course details will be provided.

We thank all applicants for their submission. Only candidates who are selected for next steps and have a valid Lifesaving Society ID Number (LSS ID) will be contacted. Be sure to check your email regularly, including junk/spam mail folders, and log in to your profile to see the status of your application under Jobs Applied.

Accommodation:  If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at recjobs@toronto.ca, quoting the Requisition ID and the job title.  The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements for further details.

Vulnerable Sector Check:  One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost.  For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.