Lifeguard/ Swim Instructors (Mornings - Part Time)

Job summary

The lifeguard and swim instructor is responsible for ensuring member safety during recreational swims and delivering high-quality aquatic programs. They must also maintain pool equipment, uphold safety policies, and provide excellent customer service to all members.

Job details

Rate of Pay: $19.25 - $21.25 per hour (with $1.50/hour shift premium for assigned Aquatics Team Leader responsibilities) Position Grade: Grade 2 Department: Health, Fitness & Aquatics Location: Ron Edwards Family YMCA, 500 Drury Lane, Burlington, ON. L7R 2X2 Work Hours: Up to 29 hours (Part Time) Employment Type: Part Time Deadline to Apply: October 23, 2026 Anticipated Start Date: Immediate No. of Vacancies: 1 Why You’ll Love Working With Us In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success, we offer: * Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility) * Competitive total compensation packages * Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility) * Generous pension plans with employer matching * Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships * Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships * Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility) * Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program * Opportunities for career advancement Position Overview We believe that it is through the power of our amazing people that the #YSavesLives. By joining the Health, Fitness, Aquatics & Residence team, you will contribute to making our Y the best place to work. The Lifeguard/Swim Instructors (Morning) positions will report to Aquatics Manager of Ron Edwards Family YMCA. In this position, you will work morning till noon shifts (5:30 am - 3:00 pm). Hours of work will be based on the needs of the branch. Aquatic team members are responsible for the delivery of customer service excellence through member satisfaction and safety during recreational swims. This is a great opportunity for an individual with a high level of interest in working with the YMCA HBB as a charitable organization. What You'll Do * Primary responsibility is coverage of Lifeguard shifts. * Experience in the usage of pool chemicals and cleaning supplies for water and deck equipment maintenance. * Ability to provide excellent customer service to members and participants by ensuring that health and safety regulations and YMCA policies and procedures are upheld. * Teach, guard and coach a variety of aquatic programs. * Maintain all relevant and required records. * Develop lesson plans and administer progressive evaluations. * Work with staff and volunteers assigned to aquatic area. * Maintain and upgrade as required current qualifications and certifications. * Attend scheduled training events. What You'll Bring * Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR C * National Lifeguard Service Certification * Lifesaving Society, and/or YMCA Swim Instructor Certification * WHMIS is deemed an asset but will be provided by the YMCA upon employment. All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required, in addition to a Police Records Check, to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offence(s), if any, is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore, not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Youth All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required, in addition to a Police Records Check, to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offence(s), if any, is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore, not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Organizational Overview As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA’s determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or neurodiversity. We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Disabled communities to apply. If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People, Leadership and Culture Department at plc@ymcahbb.ca [plc@ymcahbb.ca] Ready to Make a Difference? YMCA HBB is a charity that ignites the potential in people. #YSavesLives starts with building a strong community. If you’re passionate about creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone thrives, we want to hear from you! Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure Artificial intelligence ("AI") may be used to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position. All hiring decisions involve human review.

What you’ll do

The lifeguard and swim instructor is responsible for ensuring member safety during recreational swims and delivering high-quality aquatic programs. They must also maintain pool equipment, uphold safety policies, and provide excellent customer service to all members.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current National Lifeguard Service certification, Intermediate/Standard First Aid, and CPR C. Additionally, a YMCA or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification is required, along with a satisfactory Police Records Check.

Benefits

• Paid vacation entitlements
• Competitive total compensation packages
• Group health and benefits plans
• Generous pension plans with employer matching
• Free YMCA health and fitness memberships
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid training
• YMCA education scholarships
• Reduced rates for YMCA child care, camp, and child and youth programs
• Mental health on demand program

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Lifeguarding
• Swim instruction
• First aid
• CPR C
• Water safety
• Customer service
• Pool maintenance
• Lesson planning
• Aquatic program delivery
• Safety regulation compliance
• Team collaboration
• Record keeping
• Equipment Maintenance
• Curiosity
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Working With Children
• Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mental Health
• Customer Service
• Creativity
• Leadership
• Lesson Planning
• Medical Prescription
• Child Safeguarding

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Social Services
• Customer Service & Support
• Education
• Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
• Lifeguard
• Protective Services Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers