Aquafitness Instructor, Therapeutic

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Mississauga is seeking an Aquafitness Instructor, Therapeutic, to plan and lead post-rehabilitation aquatic classes across multiple city pools. The role emphasizes safety, motivation, and individualized modifications to meet participant needs.

This part-time position involves working with lifeguards and facility staff, preparing equipment, and keeping records. Candidates must hold a recognized aquatic post-rehabilitation certification and a valid First Aid certificate.

Qualifications

• Valid certification in aquatic post rehabilitation instruction from a recognized organization with mandatory continuing education credits.
• Degree or diploma in therapeutic recreation/fitness with aquatic exercise training.
• Valid Basic First Aid Certification.
• Ability to perform physical exercises while instructing.
• Light lifting of supplies.
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) required at candidate's expense.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, engaging post-rehab aquatic classes with proper start times.
• Provide cueing for exercises to suit varied learning styles.
• Offer modifications and options for comfort and intensity.
• Monitor safety and provide feedback on movements.
• Coordinate with lifeguards and facility staff for safety.
• Prepare and manage class equipment and audio setup.
• Complete timesheets and statistics as required.

Skills

Group leadership

Instructional skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Verbal/visual cueing

Education

Aquatic post rehabilitation certification

Basic First Aid Certification

Degree/diploma in therapeutic recreation/fitness and aquatic exercise training

Job description

Aquafitness Instructor, Therapeutic

Req ID:28486
Vacancy Type: Part-Time
Number of Positions:20
Closing Date:11/30/2026

Job Summary

Plan and lead a dynamic, safe and effective post-rehabilitation aquatic therapeutic class specific to the course outline provided. The class should engage and lead individuals with a variety of abilities and participants should feel motivated, encouraged, supported and successful with their outcomes.

Please note: Successful candidates will be placed into one of our pools if and when a vacancy occurs. This could take several weeks to months to be placed into one of our facilities.

Here are our tentative pool locations:

• Clarkson
• Churchill Meadows
• Frank McKechnie

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create a safe and enjoyable climate by working with lifeguard staff to start the class at the advertised start time and finish within the allotted time.
• Lead the designated class in a professional manner.
• Provide verbal, visual and kinesthetic cueing for exercises and techniques to appeal to a variety of learning styles.
• Provide permission and options with verbal and/or visual demonstrations of options and modifications for exercises for comfort and to vary intensity.
• Provide a combination of education and motivation appropriate to the format and participant group.
• Supervise and provide feedback ensuring participants completing safe movements, especially when using equipment.
• Work with facility staff to ensure a safe experience for all, note safety recommendations in operations or for specific participants and communicate to Deck Supervisors or Full Time aquatic staff.
• Create a variety of post-rehabilitation aquatic therapeutic classes that are fun, safe and technically sound to meet the objectives and goals of the program.
• Plan exercises and modifications that provide a variety of options for comfort and intensity to ensure all participants feel safe and successful using knowledgeable of the stages of rehabilitation and appropriate exercise protocols for a variety of conditions.
• Plan effectively for facility conditions.
• Responds to customers’ needs and questions with accurate information and/or guidance to resources, always referring to alternate resources for topics outside the scope of knowledge and service.
• Work with facility staff and make recommendations for participants that may require specialized accommodations to enable them to access the class safely.
• Assist and collaborate with Support Persons for Person’s with a Disability to ensure customers are getting a full and safe experience.
• Prepare safety equipment, mat on deck.
• Gather equipment and bring pool side, ensure in good repair.
• Prepare audio system for music and microphone then return safety, class and audio equipment to storage.
• Complete timesheets, bather load and other statistics collection sheets as required.
• Reaches out to Deck Supervisor, MOD or direct supervisor for any issues that require attention, or idea for service improvement.
• Emergency Management - Work in collaboration with the aquatic and/or facility team to ensure emergencies dealt with effectively.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience leading group post-rehabilitation and therapeutic aquatic exercise classes.
• Current valid certification in the area of aquatic post rehabilitation instruction from a recognized organization with mandatory continuing education credits or a degree/diploma in a therapeutic recreation/fitness and aquatic exercise training.
• A valid Basic First Aid Certification (formerly Emergency First Aid).
• Light lifting of supplies.
• Ability to perform physical exercises while instructing.
• Primarily pool environment.
• A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition ofemployment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

Hourly Rate/Salary:$34.90 - $39.89
Grade:PH
Hours of Work:up to 24
Work Location:Various pools across the City
Department/Division/Section:CMS/Community Services Dept,CMS/Recreation Division,South District
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
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