Lifeguard & Swim Instructor (Part Time)

Rate of Pay: $19.25 per hour (Level I); $21.25 per hour (Level II) (with $1.50/hour shift premium for assigned Aquatics Team Leader responsibilities) Position Grade: Department: Health Fitness & Aquatics Location: Work Hours: 29 hours (Part Time)

Employment Type: Part-time hourly with complimentary YMCA membership

Anticipated Start Date: Immediate

Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)

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)

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

By joining the Health Fitness Aquatics & Residence team you will contribute to making our Y the best place to work.

Aquatics team members are responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a safe enjoyable experience for all participants during recreational swims and instructional this dynamic and rewarding role you will supervise aquatic activities with a focus on safety lead both individual and group swimming lessons and help swimmers of all ages build confidence and skills in the water. You will also collaborate closely with a supportive team of staff and volunteers maintain a clean and safe pool environment and uphold all health and safety standards. This position offers opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training certification upgrades and leadership development. Aquatics team members work a variety of shifts including morning evening weekends and public holidays and are scheduled based on the needs of the branch.

Lifeguarding and Safety Oversight: The primary responsibility is to provide consistent lifeguard coverage ensuring the safety of all pool users. This includes upholding YMCA policies and health regulations while delivering excellent customer service to members and participants.

Aquatic Program Instruction and Coaching: The role involves teaching guarding and coaching a variety of aquatic programs. Facility and Equipment Maintenance: Experience with pool chemicals and cleaning supplies is essential for maintaining water quality and deck equipment. Employees must also maintain current certifications attend scheduled training sessions and pursue ongoing professional development as required.

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

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; As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children youth and adults the YMCA HBB connects people to life-building opportunities to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA HBB works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA HBBs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion Diversity Equality and Accessibility

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 (PLC) at

Ready to Make a Difference This is your chance to play a critical role in shaping a thriving inclusive workplace where employees feel supported and empowered.