Aquatics - Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Toronto District School Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is seeking Aquatics Staff to deliver instruction in pools and classrooms, assess students, and assist with supervision of health and physical education aquatic classes.

Responsibilities include lifeguarding, developing aquatics programs for various age groups, safety checks, and administrative duties. The role requires handling specialized equipment and supporting students with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma plus required Aquatic Certification (see below).
• Minimum three months related experience instructing Secondary or Elementary school aged children, or minimum one year of related experience instructing children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguarding during instructional programs in pools.
• Develop the aquatics program (Elementary age students) or assist the teacher with the development of the program (Secondary age students).
• Perform maintenance and safety checks of the pool area.
• Perform administrative duties, including reporting and assessment of Elementary students.
• Adapt and modify programs as needed and set realistic goals (for students with special needs) and adapt and modify regular equipment or ability to use specialized equipment to facilitate instruction and student learning.
• Assist students in and out of water (may require lifting), and may assist with dressing and undressing students (Special Education programs only).

Skills

Lifeguarding

Instruction

Assessment

Adaptation

Education

Secondary school diploma

Aquatic Certification

Job description

Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all diverse students and helping them to achieve success.

The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally diverse school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff. Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.
The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and employment practices. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

Job Description

Aquatics Staff are responsible for instruction in pools and classrooms, including individual assessment and assist with supervision of health and physical education aquatic classes as required and the following:

• lifeguarding during instructional programs in pools
• Develop the aquatics program (Elementary age students) or assist the teacher with the development of the program (Secondary age students)
• Perform maintenance and safety checks of the pool area
• Perform administrative duties, including reporting and assessment of Elementary students
• Adapt and modify programs as needed and set realistic goals (for students with special needs) and adapt and modify regular equipment or ability to use specialized equipment to facilitate instruction and student learning
• Assist students in and out of water (may require lifting), and may assist with dressing and undressing students (Special Education programs only)

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Secondary school diploma plus required Aquatic Certification (see below)
• Minimum three months related experience instructing Secondary or Elementary school aged children, or minimum one year of related experience instructing children with special needs.

CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Must hold current Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Awardand/orLifesaving Society Instructor Certificate
• National Lifeguard Services Lifeguard Certificate;and
• Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR-C from Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol

Additional Information

Rate of Pay:

Supply Hourly Rate starting at: $22.03

- 3.4% statutory holiday pay and 4% vacation pay are added to these rates

Temporary Hourly Rates (after 30 days) starting at: $29.37

- 3.8% statutory holiday pay and 4% vacation pay are added to these rates

(Effective September 1, 2025)

Schedule:

Up to 7 hours per day between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm

To support our students and to continue on our roster, replacement staff are required to work a minimum of 60 days during the school year.