Summer Pool Coordinator

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal authority is seeking Lifeguards and Swimming Instructors for seasonal positions in Mississauga. The role involves overseeing aquatic facilities, ensuring safety, and providing swimming lessons. Applicants must be 15 years or older, hold certifications in lifeguarding, and participate in mandatory training. This role offers opportunities to develop teamwork and leadership skills. Competitive hourly rates range from $24.69 to $27.56 with flexible work hours available across various pools in the city.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of current awards.
• Participation in mandatory training starting May 19, 2026.
• A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Be fully responsible for aquatic facility and its staff.
• Supervise and maintain a safe environment for all swimmers.
• Assist with training, scheduling, and evaluating staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe pool facility.

Skills

Current Swim, Lifesaving and Emergency First Aid Instructor

Current National Lifeguard

Current Standard First Aid Certification and CPR 'C' with AED

15 years of age and older

Minimum 3 years of direct supervision (Deck Coordinator)

Shift work availability

Job description

Req ID:27686
Vacancy Type:Seasonal
Contract Duration: May 19, 2026 - September 14, 2026 (specific dates will vary between pools)
Number of Positions:9
Closing Date:02/22/2026

Job Summary

City of Mississauga Aquatics provides many opportunities for part time employment, both year round and seasonally. Join our Aquatics team and get more than just a summer job, get an experience that will last a lifetime. As part of our dynamic team you will develop teamwork, leadership, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills. Qualified and trained Lifeguards and Swimming Instructors are an integral part of our community. All of our staff play, an important role in maintaining a safe aquatic environment and providing enjoyable swimming lessons for people of all ages.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be fully responsible for aquatic facility (indoor or outdoor), its staff and its programs in the absence of the Aquatics Supervisor.
• Supervise and maintain a safe, enjoyable environment for all swimmers.
• Assist Aquatic Supervisor with training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating of staff.
• Assist Aquatic Supervisor with observing, evaluating and debriefing staff regarding programs and Quest 2 evaluations.
• Maintain a clean and safe pool facility.
• Provide public information and customer service.
• Adhere to cash handling procedures.
• Mandatory participation in training beginning the week of May 19, 2026.
• Successfully complete all required online training modules.
• Assist with special events and facility promotion.
• Incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

Please note: Full time hours of work are not guaranteed, hours are dependent on sufficient program registration and pools being open. Hours may be affected due to mechanical shut downs or inclement weather.

Skills and Qualifications

• 15 years of age and older.
• Current Swim, Lifesaving and Emergency First Aid Instructor.
• Current National Lifeguard.
• Current Standard First Aid Certification and CPR "C" with AED (Lifesaving Society, Red Cross, St. John\'s Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol).
• HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development.
• HIGH FIVE® QUEST 2.
• Aquatic Supervisor Training (AST).
• Proof of current awards must be provided.
• Minimum 3 years of direct supervision (Deck Coordinator) over an aquatic lesson program.
• Shift work, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

Employment period: Part-time hours through May with a regular schedule commencing Monday, June 1, 2026 through to Sunday, September 14, 2026 (specific dates will vary between pools). Mandatory Training will begin the week of May 19, 2026.

Hourly Rate/Salary:$24.69 - $27.56
Grade:PE
Hours of Work:Up to 35
Work Location:various pools around the city
Department/Division/Section:CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Recreation Division, South District
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.