Aquatic Assistant

TOWN OF OAKVILLE; Oakville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Oakville is seeking aTemporary Full Time aquatic programs supervisor with lifeguard credentials to manage program operations, mentor staff, and ensure high standards of safety and customer service. Applicants must meet specific HIGH FIVE and lifeguard certification requirements.

Experience in municipal recreation, budgeting knowledge, and flexibility for evenings/weekends are essential. This temporary role may be assigned to multiple aquatic facilities to support lessons and

Qualifications

• Current within 2 years: LSS Swim & Lifesaving Instructor, LSS Emergency First Aid instructor, LSS National Lifeguard Service Award, Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED (last 3 years), LSS Aquatic Supervisory Training, LSS Examiner Status (Bronze Cross).
• Certification-focused qualifications required for aquatic supervision and instruction roles.
• Two-year college diploma plus related courses are desirable for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs and services operation standards.
• Supervise and mentor part-time staff and/or volunteers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of HIGH FIVE standards.
• Apply health and safety and risk management practices.
• Understand municipal practices and budgeting processes.
• Be familiar with Town of Oakville policies for aquatic programs.
• Engage in partnerships and community engagement.
• Manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Demonstrate computer literacy.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Be available for evening and weekend shifts and adaptable to schedule changes.
• May be assigned to multiple locations to support lessons and lifeguard duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High Five standards

Health & safety knowledge

Risk management

Municipal budgeting knowledge

Customer service excellence

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

LSS Swim & Lifesaving Instructor

LSS Emergency First Aid instructor

LSS National Lifeguard Service Award

Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED

LSS Aquatic Supervisory Training

LSS Examiner Status (Bronze Cross)

Two-year College Diploma in Recreation or related discipline

Job description

Job Details:

Temporary Full Time (CUPE 1329T)

Posting Status:

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Duration:

Approximately 15-months

Temporary Vacancy Reason:

Leave of absence

Closing Date: Applications must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59pm on August 31, 2026

Internal secondment applications are welcome.Please note, however, that members of management will not be considered for secondments into bargaining unit positions.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

Job Responsibilities:

• Management of programs and services operation standards.
• Ability to supervise and mentor part time staff and/or volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of HIGH FIVE standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety and risk management skills.
• Understanding of municipal practices and the budgeting process.
• Familiar with Town of Oakville policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to all aquatic programs and operation
• Understanding of partnerships and community engagement experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated computer knowledge.
• Proven customer service excellence.
• Must be available to fulfill work schedule as contracted including evening and weekend hours and should be flexible regarding changes to schedules to meet program demands.
• May be assigned to various locations to meet program demands or to instruct swimming lessons and lifeguard as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Current within 2 years:

• LSS Swim & Lifesaving Instructor
• LSS Emergency First Aid instructor
• LSS National Lifeguard Service Award
• Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED (formerly Standard First Aid with CPR C) from a WSIB-approved provider, issued within the last three (3) years and valid throughout the term of employment.
• LSS Aquatic Supervisory Training
• LSS Examiner Status (to Bronze Cross)

Other awards:

• Specialized Instructor Certifications and/or Trainer status including National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner, Standard First Aid Instructor/Examiner, and Instructor Trainer.
• Waterfit Instructor is considered an asset.
• Certified Pool Operator Certification.
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Childhood Development.
• HIGH FIVE Quest 2 evaluation tool.

Additional Qualifications:

• Completion of a minimum 2-year College Diploma plus supplementary courses in Recreation or a related discipline.
• Two years aquatic supervisory experience and three years aquatic instructional experience are desirable.
• Successful candidates, who are new hires and/or who have not performed in this position previously will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check, with vulnerable sector screening, dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment.

DATED: August 18, 2026

The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.