Lifeguard Instructor (CUPE 1328 School Based Educational Support Staff)

Simplication; Toronto; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Catholic District School Board is seeking a full-time Lifeguard Instructor at Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School in Toronto. The role combines lifeguard duties with assisting in swimming instruction for students during regular classes.

Candidates must hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, a valid National Lifeguard Services certificate, Bronze Cross, and at least six months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Lifeguard Services certificate.
• Bronze Cross from RLSS Canada.
• Minimum six months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Carries out safety checks to the pool area.
• Records daily the number of students using the pool during each period and reporting totals to the Head Caretaker.
• Provides lifeguard service for the students.
• Assists teachers with swimming instructions and adapts the Aquatics program for students with special needs.
• Assists teachers in preparation of materials for water safety sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Lifeguard duties

Swimming instruction support

Safety checks

Record keeping

Assisting students with special needs

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

National Lifeguard Services Certificate

Bronze Cross (RLSS Canada)

Job description

Lifeguard Instructor (CUPE 1328 School Based Educational Support Staff)

Salary Range: $1,816.05 – $2,069.33 Biweekly

Vision

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 85,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 575,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking a full-time Lifeguard Instructor at Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton C Catholic Secondary School (1515 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 1A3 ).

All interested applicants are welcome to apply, we are an inclusive employer.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The primary function of this job is to work as a lifeguard in the pool and to assist in giving swimming instructions to students.

• Carries out safety checks to the pool area.
• Records daily the number of students using the pool during each period and providing total numbers to the Head Caretaker at the end of each day.
• Provides lifeguard service for the students
• Assists teachers with swimming instructions for regular classes and to modify the Aquatics program for a one-on-one with special education and special needs students
• Assists teachers in the preparation of materials for special programs and information sessions for students on water safety (e.g. boating safety, hypothermia, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

REQUIREMENTS :

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid current Certificate from the National Lifeguard Services
• Bronze Cross from the Royal Life Saving Society Canada
• Minimum six (6) months related experience

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Who We Are

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We are:

Consistent with the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the TCDSB is strongly committed to fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld

All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than 11:59 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026, via Apply to Education.

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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