Lifeguard Instructor (Full-Time contract and Part Time)

WhyYoullLove WorkingWith 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)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• 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 YMCA is seeking Lifeguard/ Instructors to work a variety of shifts. 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
as well as instruction of both individual and group swimming lessons.

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 Youll 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 Youll Bring

• Standard First Aid & CPR C
• National Lifeguard Service Certification
• Lifesaving Society and/or YMCA Swim Instructor Certification
• WHMIS & AED is an asset.
• Current police records check/ vulnerable sector screening.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford 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 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
The YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford 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 (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. If youre passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives we want to hear from you!

Required Experience:

IC