Aquatics Guard / Aquatics Instructor (Daytime Only)

YMCA of Niagara; Port Colborne; Presencial; CAD 25 000 - 26 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

YMCA Membership benefits upon hire

3 weeks vacation to start

Comprehensive benefits after probation

Resumo da oferta

The YMCA of Niagara is hiring an Aquatics Guard / Instructor for daytime shifts in Port Colborne, ON. This on-site role combines lifeguarding with swim instruction, following YMCA Canada guidelines and safety standards.

You will work with children, maintain safety, and perform related administrative tasks while earning competitive pay and YMCA membership benefits upon hire. This part-time position offers a supportive team and opportunities to impact community well-being.

Qualificações

• Experience with children in recreational settings.
• Current First Aid with CPR C and AED certificate meeting regulations.
• NLS and YMCA swim instructor qualifications or LS Lifesaving equivalents.
• YMCA Aquatic Fitness certification or equivalent recommended.
• Must meet position qualifications and PVSC requirements upon hire.

Responsabilidades

• Provide excellent member service following Y standards.
• Instruct according to YMCA Canada swim guidelines and practices.
• Lifeguard according to Niagara guidelines and health regulations.
• Work as part of a staff/volunteer team.
• Ensure safety and security of members and participants.
• Engage with children positively and supportively.
• Perform administrative duties related to instruction and lifeguarding.
• Keep program areas clean, organized and safe.

Conhecimentos

Experience with children in recreation

Water safety awareness

Strong communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Customer service orientation

Formação académica

Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED

NLS and YMCA Swim Instructor or equivalent; LS Lifesaving Instructors

YMCA Aquatic Fitness certification or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Aquatics Guard / Aquatics Instructor (Daytime Only)

Job Category: Membership-HFA

Requisition Number: AQUAT001223

• Posted : October 18, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Port Colborne, ON L3K5W3, CAN

• Pay or shift range: $18.47 CAD to $18.94 CAD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are made within the noted range based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Location

Pay

Guard: $18.47 per hour to start
Instructor: $18.94 per hour to start
YMCA Membership benefits upon hire

Full-Time Benefits:

• Includes 3 weeks paid vacation to start
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits after the qualifying period, including Extended Health, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Group Life and AD&D

Employment Type

Full Time: 35 – 40 hours per week
Part Time: Up to 15 hours per week
Daytime hours, with occasional early morning and weekend hours

Full Time: 1
Part Time: 2

Placement Date October 2026

Work for a charity that ignites the potential in people. Every. Single. Day.

At the YMCA of Niagara, you’ll be part of a purpose-led organization with a clear focus on community well-being. Our work is powered by relationships and grounded in inclusion. We support people of all ages and circumstances with opportunities that build health, belonging, and connection so individuals and families can grow, lead, and give back.

For more than 165 years, we have been part of the fabric of this region, evolving alongside Niagara and showing up where the need is greatest. With a presence in over 125 program sites, we continue to expand what well-being can look like, creating welcoming spaces where more people can participate and feel they belong.

Guided by our shared values of caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, advocacy, and responsibility, the YMCA offers meaningful roles where your work is felt every day. If you’re ready to bring energy and care to a team that keeps moving forward, you’ll find purpose here.

NATURE & SCOPE

The YMCA Lifeguard/Instructor position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals utilizing aquatic facilities while also facilitating swim instruction programs. This role requires a strong commitment to water safety, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for promoting physical fitness and aquatic skill development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing excellent member service following Y WAY standards and principles.
• To instruct by and follow YMCA Canada Swim Guidelines and Practices.
• To lifeguard in accordance to YMCA of Niagara Guidelines and Practices, Ontario Health Regulations and TSSA Standards [where applicable].
• Support and work as part of a staff/volunteer team.
• Responsible for the safety and security of the members and participants.
• Participate with the children in a positive and supportive manner taking into consideration each child’s uniqueness.
• Administrative duties associated with instructing and lifeguarding.
• To keep program areas clean, organized and safe for everyone’s use.
• Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children in a recreational setting.
• Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED – must be a certificate that meets O.Reg 565 Public Pool Regulations
• Current NLS and YMCA Swim Instructors or equivalent and LS Lifesaving Instructors [within 2 years from date of issue].
• YMCA Aquatic Fitness certification or equivalent (recommended).
• Advanced instructors would be an asset.
• Applicants must have current qualifications as required by position.
• Upon hiring, applicants 18 years of age and older must submit a clear and satisfactory criminal reference check inclusive of the vulnerable sector search (PVSC)issued for the YMCA of Niagara.

COMPETENCIES:

Commitment to Vision and Values

Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and an appreciation for the mission, vision, values.

Concern for Health and Safety

Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.

Quality Focus

Ensures that YMCA programs and services are superior.

Service Orientation

Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance every person’s YMCA experience.

Teamwork

Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request.

For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara, please visit: ymcaofniagara.org