Position

Salary Band

Hourly Rate

Lifeguard

N

$21.00

Instructor Aquafit

M

$23.50

Instructor Swim Lessons

M

$23.50

Instructor-Examiner Lifesaving - Bronze

M

$24.00

Lifesaving Sport Coach

M

$23.50

Instructor Exam Lifesaving National Lifeguard

L

$27.00

Instructor Examiner Lifesaving SFA

L

$24.00

Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Locations:

Brampton YMCA

Central YMCA

Cooper Koo YMCA

The McDonald Family YMCA

Mississauga YMCA

North York YMCA

Oshawa YMCA

The Steve and Sally Stavro Family YMCA

West End YMCA

The YMCA at the David Braley Vaughan Centre

Hours: 37.5 per week

Employment Type: Contract Part-Time Hourly, 10-Weeks (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: Multiple

Anticipated Start Date: June 29, 2026

Deadline to Apply: May 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. Our full service health and fitness centres across the Greater Toronto Area provide a variety of health, fitness, recreation and community programs to thousands of members, including children, youth and adults, who represent the diversity of Greater Toronto and its communities.

In these roles, you will:

Lifeguard Responsibilities:

• Ensure 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Set up and take 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).
• Complete a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift.
• Assist staff team in some cleaning duties related to pool and equipment.

Instructor Aquafit Responsibilities:

• Teach an Aquafit class to YMCA instructor standards, including teaching pre-choreographed Aquafit as required.
• Ensure all safety and life guarding procedures are followed and respond as trained by the Lifesaving Society and YMCA in emergencies.
• Maintain order in designated areas to ensure safety and accident prevention, ensuring members, volunteers, and staff adhere to pool conduct guidelines.
• Set up and take down equipment as required, checking for safety and good repair, and report malfunctions immediately, removing damaged equipment from circulation.
• Complete a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift.

Instructor Swim Lessons Responsibilities:

• Ensure 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.
• 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 checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).

Instructor-Examiner Lifesaving Bronze Responsibilities:

• Teach in the aquatic area, 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 Lifesaving Society criteria.
• Plan, organize, and implement course lesson plans.
• Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly.
• Coach and develop participants to meet success.

Lifesaving Sport Coach Responsibilities:

• Ensure all safety and lifeguarding procedures are adhered to, and respond in the event of an emergency as trained by the Association and the Lifesaving Society.
• Deliver course content following established YMCA and Lifesaving Society Criteria.
• Coach and develop participants to meet success.
• Communicate progress (verbal and written) to participants and their families.
• Take attendance and ensure participants are signed into and out of the program.
• Set up and take down recreational, program and other equipment as required, check that equipment is safe and in good repair, report immediately all malfunctions, and remove damaged equipment immediately from circulation.

Instructor Exam Lifesaving National Lifeguard Responsibilities:

• Teach in the aquatic area, ensure 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.
• Deliver course content and examine participants following established Lifesaving Society criteria
• Plan, organize and implement course lesson plans.
• Recognize participant learning styles and delivers content accordingly.
• Coach and develop participants to meet success.

Instructor Examiner Lifesaving Standard First Aid Responsibilities:

• Teach in the aquatic area, ensure all safety and life guarding procedures are followed, and respond in emergencies as trained by the Association and the Lifesaving Society.
• Deliver course content and examine participants following Lifesaving Society criteria.
• Plan, organize, and implement course lesson plans.
• Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly.
• Coach and develop participants for success.

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 staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.

• Actively participate in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.

• Collaborate with program members, volunteers, and YMCA staff, assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered.

• Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.

• Perform other related duties to fulfill commitment to quality programs for all members as assigned from time to time by supervisor.

You bring:

Canada Summer Jobs Criteria:

• Be between 16 to 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• It is a funding requirement of this position that candidates must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment

Lifeguard Qualifications:

• Current Certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL) Award, Standard First Aid & CPR level “C” or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED
• Previous experience in lifeguarding an asset

Instructor Aquafit Qualifications:

• Current certification in YMCA Aquafit (or equivalent – CALA, Water ART)
• Current Certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL) Award, Standard First Aid & CPR level “C” or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED
• Previous experience in lifeguarding an asset

Instructor Swim Lessons Qualifications:

• Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL), Standard First Aid & CPR level C or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED
• Current YMCA or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification
• Previous experience instructing swim lessons an asset

Instructor-Examiner Lifesaving-Bronze Qualifications:

• Current Certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL), Standard First Aid & CPR level C or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED, Lifesaving Instructor and Examiner
• Previous experience Instructing Lifesaving Courses an asset

Lifesaving Sport Coach Qualifications:

• Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL), Standard First Aid & CPR level C or or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED is an asset
• Current Lifesaving Society Coach certification (level 1 or 2)
• Previous experience coaching Lifesaving Clubs or Junior Lifeguard Clubs an asset
• Previous experience coaching aquatic programming in a competitive environment an asset

Instructor-Examiner Lifesaving National Lifeguard Qualifications:

• Current Certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL), Standard First Aid & CPR level C or or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED, Instructor and Examiner in one or more of the following: National Lifeguard, Instructor Trainer
• Previous experience Instructing Lifesaving Courses an asset

Instructor-Examiner Lifesaving Standard First Aid Qualifications:

• Current Certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL), Standard First Aid & CPR level C or or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED, Lifesaving Instructor and Examiner
• Previous experience Instructing Lifesaving Courses an asset

General Qualifications:

• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with participants

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail

• Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, including early mornings, days, evenings and weekends

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values

• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services

• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together*,* which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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