Full Time Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax; Ajax; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Program

OMERS pension - defined benefits

Fitness Centre Membership

Job summary

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax is seeking a Full-time Lifeguard/Swim Instructor to supervise swimming activities at municipal aquatic facilities and to teach learn-to-swim programs. This role involves coordinating volunteers and participants of all ages, while upholding safety standards and program quality.

Responsibilities include enforcing rules, responding to emergencies, delivering lessons per Lifesaving Society guidelines, and preparing weekly lesson plans.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 high school diploma.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Lifeguard/Swim Instructor.
• Current aquatic qualifications within 2 years including Standard First Aid/CPR C, Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Award, LSS Swim Instructor, and LSS Lifesaving Instructor.
• High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of aquatic programs and services.
• Basic knowledge of legislation and industry standards related to public swimming pools and spas.
• Excellent organization, time management and planning skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector screening current within last 6 months, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimming activities and oversee learn-to-swim programs and volunteers.
• Enforce pool rules to prevent accidents and educate the public on aquatic safety.
• Respond to emergencies and provide First Aid as needed.
• Lifeguard as part of the rotating schedule.
• Instruct swimming lessons and leadership classes per Lifesaving Society standards.
• Prepare weekly lesson outlines and core plans for programs.
• Interact with the public, gather feedback, and promote town programs.
• Operate with High Five principles in child development.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Planning

Communication

Customer service

Self-motivation

Education

Grade 12

College Diploma in recreation studies

Tools

Standard First Aid/CPR C

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard

LSS Swim Instructor

LSS Lifesaving Instructor

Job description

Department

Recreation & Culture

Job Type

Regular

Number of Positions

1

Affiliation

Non-Union

Job Summary

Reporting to the Aquatics Supervisor, the Full-time Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is accountable for the supervision of swimming activities at Town of Ajax aquatic facilities and for the instruction and oversight of learn to swim programs, volunteers and participants of all ages and abilities.

Job Duties Include

• Monitors safety in aquatic facilities and addresses/reports safety concerns and potential behaviour management situations as they arise.
• Prevents accidents through the enforcement of pool rules and regulations and educating the public on issues of aquatic safety.
• Responds to emergencies and administers First Aid in a coordinated and professional manner.
• Lifeguards as part of the regular guarding rotation.
• Instructs swimming lessons and leadership classes in accordance with the Lifesaving Society and Town of Ajax program standards.
• Prepares lesson outlines and/or core plans for all swimming programs on a weekly basis.
• Available to interact with the public on a regular basis, listen and respond to feedback and promote town programs to customers.
• Interacts with program participants in a manner that reflects the Principles of Healthy Child Development (High 5) course curriculum.
• Assists with pool setup and closing.
• Maintains a high level of physical fitness through individual and group training sessions.
• May be asked to provide onsite supervision of recreational swimming and learn to swim programs.
• May be asked to assist with difficult classes by working with volunteers, additional available instructors or by joining the class as a co‑instructor.
• May be asked to participate in interview process as required.

Qualifications/Skills

• Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as Lifeguard / Swim Instructor.
• Mandatory Aquatic Qualifications current within 2 years including: Standard First Aid/CPR C or Intermediate First Aid/CPR C, Lifesaving Society (LSS) National Lifeguard Award, LSS Swim Instructor, and LSS Lifesaving Instructor.
• High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of aquatic programs and services.
• Basic knowledge of legislation and industry standards related to the operation of public swimming pools and Spas.
• Excellent organization, time management and planning skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Self‑motivated, positive, confident, and approachable.
• Committed to quality customer service.
• Ableto provide a clear Criminal ReferenceCheck (with Vulnerable Sector screening) that is current (dated within last 6 months), upon hire.

Nice to Have

• A College Diploma in recreation studies or another program deemed equivalent is preferred.
• Preferred Aquatic Qualifications current within 2 years including: LSS Lifesaving Examiner, LSS National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner, LSS Instructor Trainer and/ or Aquatic Supervisor Training.

What is Offered to Staff

• Compensation: We offer competitive pay that reflects the responsibilities of the position.
• Hours of Work: This is a unionized position that works 40 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday to Sunday, various shifts between 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and are in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement. Shifts will be scheduled at any Town of Ajax indoor pool.
• Benefits: The Town offers full-time staff a comprehensive benefit package with paid sick, vacation and personal leave days; Employee & Family Assistance Program; Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership; plus a defined benefits pension (OMERS pension - https://www.omers.com/).

Application Deadline

November 2, 2026

Vacancy Statement

All job postings issued by the Town of Ajax are intended to fill existing vacant positions unless otherwise stated.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process.

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