Deck Supervisor

City of Brampton; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Brampton is seeking multiple part-time Recreation staff at City Hall within Community Services, Recreation division. The role involves supervising staff, delivering safe and engaging programs, and ensuring participant safety across shift work including evenings and weekends.

Qualification includes Lifeguard and Swim Instructor credentials, First Aid/CPR, and HIGH FIVE certification or ability to obtain within 2 months. This position offers flexibility and a 24-hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Swim Instructor and Lifeguard.
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructors, Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructors, and Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructor.
• Current Lifesaving Society Airway Management.
• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard - Pool.
• Lifesaving Society Aquatic Supervisor.
• Current First Aid/ CPR OR Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and AED or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach and evaluate staff.
• Assist with promotion of programs.
• Develop, deliver and document staff training and meetings.
• Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and engaging programs for all levels of participants.
• Ensure staff follow program plans and legislative requirements.
• Maintain vigilance on duty and respond to emergencies.
• Provide professional customer service for program feedback.
• Complete administrative duties (staff schedules, reports, incidents).
• Monitor equipment usage, inventory and restock as needed.
• Report concerns, accidents and incidents to supervisor for follow up.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Lifesaving Society certifications

First Aid/ CPR/AED

High Five Principles certification

National Lifeguard - Pool

Aquatic Supervisor

Job description

Number of Positions: 5

Job Type: Management and Administration

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division: Recreation

Hourly Rate: $26.79 per hour

Job Status and Duration: Part Time (PT), Temporary (T), vacancy for months

Hours of Work: 24 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours / flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required

Location: City Hall

Closing Date: 10/29/2026

Primary Function

Reporting to the Recreation Programmer/Recreation Coordinator . Supervisors plan, organize and implement a high quality program that is engaging and enjoyable for all participants. Provide supervision, guidance and coaching to staff and volunteers. Responsible for the safety and well-being of registered participants at all times.

Position Duties

• Supervise, coach and evaluate staff
• Assist with the promotion of programs
• Develop, deliver and document staff training and meetings
• Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and engaging programs for all levels of participants
• Ensure staff are following program plans and legislative requirements
• Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
• Handle program feedback in a professional manner by providing exceptional customer service
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (i.e. staff and program schedules, reports and incident/accident reports)
• Monitor the use of equipment and supplies, conduct inventory counts and re-stock as needed
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action
• Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
• Attend meetings/training as required
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provide support as a Lifeguard / Instructor, when necessary

Selection Criteria

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Swim Instructor and Lifeguard
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructors, Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructors, and Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructor
• Current Lifesaving Society Airway Management
• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard - Pool
• Lifesaving Society Aquatic Supervisor
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR OR Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and AED from an accredited organization, or the ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of the date of hire

Other Skills And Assets

• HIGH FIVE® Quest 2, considered an asset
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Additional Information

• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview

Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

The City of Brampton uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates) and it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the employment opportunity and your application will be removed from the competition.

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