Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Pay Rate:
Lifeguard: $21.00/hour and Swim Instructor: $23.50/hour. Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location:

The Steve and Sally Stavro Family YMCA

Work Hours:

As needed

Employment Type:

Contract Hourly - 3 months (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 4

Anticipated

Start Date:

March 16, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Be the Spark! Join our passionate Aquatics team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

• Ensures all safety and life guarding procedures are adhered to, and in the event of an emergency respond as trained by the Association and the Lifesaving Society.
• Delivers course content and examines participants following established YMCA criteria.
• Develops and implements sequential weekly lesson plans.
• Recognizes participant learning styles and delivers content accordingly.
• Coaches and develops participants to meet success.
• Communicates (verbal and written) child’s progress to parents and Team Leaders.
• Maintains accurate, up to date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.
• Takes attendance, ensures participants are signed into and out of the program.
• Sets up and takes down recreational, program and other equipment as required – at the same time checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
• Ensures qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
• Actively participates in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.
• In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assists and encourages program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.

• Ensures that all safety and life guarding procedures are adhered to, and in the event of an emergency respond as trained by the Lifesaving Society and YMCA.
• Ensures that members, volunteers and other staff adhere to pool conduct guidelines and maintain order in his/her designated area as a proactive approach to ensuring safety and accident prevention.
• Sets up and takes down recreational, program and other equipment as required – at the same time checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
• Completes a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift.
• Assists staff team in some cleaning duties related to pool and equipment.
• Ensures qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
• Actively participates in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.
• In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assists and encourages program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.

• Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
• Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
• Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards:
  National Lifeguard (NL), Standard First Aid & CPR level
  
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• Current YMCA or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification.
• Previous experience instructing swim lessons an asset.
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers.
• Excellent written communication skill and Organizational skills.
• Commitment to…