Swim Instructor & Lifeguard

City of Brampton; Brampton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Brampton seeks dedicated individuals to deliver engaging swimming programs and supervise participants with a focus on safety and customer service. Instructors will follow departmental policies and health and safety standards while maintaining an organized program space.

Staff will work part-time, with evenings, weekends, and holidays required. A valid police check and access to required certifications are mandatory for the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 15 years.
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor.
• Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor.
• Current Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructor.
• Current National Lifeguard – Pool.
• Ability to obtain Lifeguard – Waterfront within 1 month.
• Current First Aid/CPR-C or equivalent with AED, or ability to obtain within 1 month.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months.
• Additional criteria for Professor’s Lake: National Lifeguard – Waterfront, or ability to obtain within 1 month.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and deliver high quality swimming lessons for all levels.
• Supervise participants and maintain a safe environment.
• Ensure participants meet minimum Aquatic Admission Standards.
• Provide high level of customer service and engage with participants.
• Complete administrative duties such as attendance and reports.
• Maintain a safe and tidy program space and proper equipment setup.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR with AED

Water Safety Instructor

Education

Lifesaving Society Certifications

Emergency First Aid Instructor

Job description

Number of Positions: 20

Job Type: Management and Administration

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division: Recreation

Hourly Rate: $24.26

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: Undefined

Closing Date: 10/19/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address

Area Of Responsibility

Reporting to the Deck/Beach Supervisor/Recreation Programmer/Recreation Coordinator, instructors are responsible to plan, organize and deliver high quality program that is engaging and enjoyable for all participants. Supervise and maintain a safe, enjoyable environment for all users.

• Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and engaging swimming lessons for all levels of participants.
• Supervise participants and maintain complete vigilance to minimize risks, and be ready to respond at all times
• Ensure participants meet the minimum requirements of the Aquatic Admission Standards during all swims
• Ensure proper zone coverage and guard station positioning
• Provide a high level of customer service, including greeting and engaging with participants
• Communicate with participants in regards to swimming lesson opportunities and accident prevention
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (eg. attendance, incident/accident reports, opening and closing procedures)
• Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately
• 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

Selection Criteria

• Minimum 15 years of age
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim instructors
• Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
• Current Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructor
• Current National Lifeguard – Pool
• Current Lifesaving Society Airway Management, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C or Intermediate First Aids with CPRC-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
• Additional Criteria for Professor’s Lake: Current National Lifeguard – Waterfront, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire

Additional Information

• Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• 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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