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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Apply by
- Oct 31, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
Lead and instruct recreational, fitness, and sports activities, while supervising staff, trainees, groups, and individuals. Monitor activities for safety, provide emergency or first aid assistance when needed, maintain equipment and records, and support the coordination of recreational events.
Job details
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Wet/damp In/on water At heights Noisy Work setting Rural area Swimming pool/centre Recreational or cultural centre Responsibilities Tasks Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques Keep logs and maintain records Schedule activities Supervise staff Train staff Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities Maintain and repair sports equipment Prepare reports Understand principles of group dynamics Leading/instructing groups Leading/instructing individuals Provide lifestyle awareness information Assist clients/guests with special needs Ensure health and safety regulations are followed Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required Instruct and supervise trainees Participate in staff meetings Supervision 5-10 people Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Red Cross Swimming Instructor/Life Saving Certificate Aqua Fitness Instructor Certificate National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate First Aid Certificate Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information Own transportation Public transportation is available Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player
What you’ll do
Lead and instruct recreational, fitness, and sports activities, while supervising staff, trainees, groups, and individuals. Monitor activities for safety, provide emergency or first aid assistance when needed, maintain equipment and records, and support the coordination of recreational events.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. Required credentials include swimming instruction/lifesaving, aqua fitness instruction, National Lifeguard Service certification, and first aid; the role also requires safety awareness, strong communication, reliability, and client focus.
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
- First Aid · Preferred
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Lifeguarding
- Swimming Instruction
- Water Safety
- First Aid
- Emergency Response
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Recreational Program Planning
- Group Leadership
- Sports Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Recordkeeping
- Report Writing
- Client Service
- Communication
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Sports & Recreation
- Security & Safety
- Management & Leadership