Aquatic Employment (Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Aquatic Program Assistant, Wading Pool Attendant)

Applicants interested in Swim Instructor, Lifeguard-Pool, Aquatic Program Assistant and Wading Pool Attendant 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:

• Provides swimming instruction, skill evaluation, and safety supervision of participants, accident prevention, rescue skills, public education and public relations.
• Plans, conducts and implements safe and educational swimming lessons.
• Ensures that the appropriate equipment is in place and operational and that the equipment is stored away after use.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions. 
• Executes emergency procedures and uses safety/rescue equipment.
• Ensures compliance with Ontario Health Regulations and all relevant legislation and Policy and Procedures manuals.
• Performs tasks to support the program including report cards and worksheets.
• Performs maintenance/janitorial duties, including but not restricted to change room/washroom cleaning and disinfecting, pool chemistry tests, vacuuming, backwashing, chemical balancing, and pool fouling clean up.
• Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 15 years of age.
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid Instructor certifications
• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (Pool) certification.
• Current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation 'C' certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).  This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Lifeguard

Responsibilities:

• Ensures a safe aquatic environment for participants through supervision, accident prevention, rescue skills, public education and public relations.
• Ensures the safety and supervision of participants in the pool area.
• Ensures compliance with the Ontario Health Regulations and all relevant policy and procedures manuals.
• Ensures that the equipment is in place and operational and that the equipment is stored away after use.
• Executes emergency procedures and uses safety/rescue equipment.
• Monitors and controls access to the program.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program including cash handling.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
• Performs maintenance/janitorial duties including but not restricted to change room/washroom cleaning and disinfecting, pool chemistry tests, vacuuming, backwashing, chemical balancing, and pool fouling clean up.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 15 years of age.
• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (Pool) certification.
• Current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation 'C' certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).  This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Aquatic Program Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Assists aquatic staff in the delivery of aquatic programs.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
• Attends and participates in meetings and service training sessions.
• Executes emergency procedures and uses safety/rescue equipment.
• Ensures compliance of all relevant policies and procedures.
• Performs maintenance/janitorial duties, including but not restricted to change room/washroom cleaning and disinfecting, pool chemistry tests, vacuuming, backwashing, chemical balancing, and pool fouling clean up.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 14 years of age.
• Current Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross.
• Current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation 'C' certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).  This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Wading Pool Attendant

Responsibilities:

• Ensures a safe aquatic environment for wading pool and splash pad patrons through supervision, accident prevention, public education, and public relations.
• Ensures compliance with Ministry of Health Guidelines for Public Wading Pools and all relevant legislation and policy and procedures manuals.
• Ensures that the appropriate equipment is in place and operational and that the equipment is stored away after use.
• Executes emergency procedures and uses safety/rescue equipment.
• Monitors and controls access to the program.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program and keeps daily logs.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
• Interacts with the public and staff to provide program information. Promotes activities/events.
• Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined in Divisional policies and procedures.
• Performs pool and facility maintenance.  (i.e., adds appropriate chemicals (adhering to WHMIS Guidelines), filling, draining, and cleaning of the wading pool).
• Performs maintenance/janitorial duties including but not restricted to change room/washroom cleaning and disinfecting, pool chemistry tests, vacuuming, backwashing, chemical balancing, and pool fouling clean up.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 14 years of age.
• Current Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross or Lifesaving Society Pool Attendant Certification.
• Current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation 'C' certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).  This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

We thank all applicants for their submission. Candidates selected to advance beyond the screening stage 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 (toronto.ca)  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.