Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Swim Instructor Hourly Rate: $23.50
Lifeguard Hourly Rate: $21.00

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Location: McDonald Family YMCA Health & Fitness Centre

Work Hours: Hours will vary, up to 15-20 hours/week

Employment Type: Regular Part-Time Hourly (New Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: Multiple

Anticipated Start Date: May 18, 2026

Deadline to Apply: May 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic team of Lifeguards and Swim Instructors, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

The Instructor Swim Lessons position teaches and examines using the YMCA Swim Lesson program curriculum and resources. Instructors develop weekly lesson plans that identify the unique needs of the participants. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.

The Lifeguard position maintains a safe aquatic environment at all times, including meeting regulatory and YMCA requirements.

In this role, you will:

Instructor Swim Lessons Responsibilities:

• Ensure all safety and life guarding procedures are adhered to, and respond in the event of an emergency as trained by the Association and the Lifesaving Society.
• Deliver course content and examine participants following established YMCA criteria.
• Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans.
• Recognize participant-learning styles and deliver content accordingly.
• Coach and develop participants to meet success.
• Communicate (verbal and written) child’s progress to parents and Team Leaders.
• Maintain accurate, up to date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.
• Take attendance, ensure participants are signed into and out of the program.
• Set up and take down recreational, program, and other equipment as required – at the same time check that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and remove the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
• Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
• Participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.
• Collaborate with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff, assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Lifeguard Responsibilities:

• Ensure 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.
• Ensure that members, volunteers, and other staff adhere to pool conduct guidelines and maintain order in their designated area as a proactive approach to ensuring safety and accident prevention.
• Set up and take down recreational, program, and other equipment as required, while checking that equipment is safe and in good repair. Report immediately all malfunctions and remove damaged equipment immediately from circulation.
• Complete a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift.
• Assist the staff team in some cleaning duties related to the pool and equipment.
• Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
• Actively participate in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.
• Collaborate with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff. Assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; take a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represent the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
• Understand the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Children's Aid Society.
• Understand the importance of the volunteer