Swim Instructor & Lifeguard

Job summary

Plan and deliver engaging swimming lessons for participants at all levels while supervising swimmers and maintaining a safe aquatic environment. Provide customer service, monitor safety and admission standards, complete program administration, and report incidents or concerns to supervisors.

Job details

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. If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by 10/19/2026 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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. 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What you’ll do

Plan and deliver engaging swimming lessons for participants at all levels while supervising swimmers and maintaining a safe aquatic environment. Provide customer service, monitor safety and admission standards, complete program administration, and report incidents or concerns to supervisors.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 15 years old and hold current swimming instruction, lifeguarding, first aid, and related certifications, with some credentials allowed to be obtained shortly after hiring. HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport certification is required or must be obtained within two months; waterfront lifeguard certification is additionally required or obtainable within one month for Professor’s Lake.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Swimming Instruction
• Lifeguarding
• Water Safety
• Participant Supervision
• Risk Prevention
• Emergency Response
• Customer Service
• Program Planning
• Communication
• Incident Reporting
• Health And Safety
• Aquatic Facility Operations

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support