Number of Positions: 20Job Type: Management and AdministrationDepartment: COMMUNITY SERVICESDivision: RecreationHourly Rate: $24.26Job Status and Duration: Part Time (PT), Temporary (T), vacancy for monthsHours of Work: 24 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours / flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is requiredLocation: UndefinedClosing Date: 10/19/2026Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email addressAREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:Reporting to the Deck/Beach Supervisor/Recreation Programmer/Recreation Coordinator, instructors are responsible to plan, organize and deliver high quality program that is engaging and enjoyable for all participants. Supervise and maintain a safe, enjoyable environment for all users.Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and engaging swimming lessons for all levels of participants.Supervise participants and maintain complete vigilance to minimize risks, and be ready to respond at all timesEnsure participants meet the minimum requirements of the Aquatic Admission Standards during all swimsEnsure proper zone coverage and guard station positioningProvide a high level of customer service, including greeting and engaging with participantsCommunicate with participants in regards to swimming lesson opportunities and accident preventionComplete administrative duties in a timely manner (eg. attendance, incident/accident reports, opening and closing procedures)Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriatelyReport all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate actionMaintain an understanding of department programs and servicesUnderstand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines,
Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staffAttend meetings/training as requiredPerforms other duties as assignedSELECTION CRITERIA:Minimum 15 years of ageCurrent Lifesaving Society Swim instructorsCurrent Lifesaving Society Lifesaving InstructorCurrent Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid InstructorCurrent National Lifeguard – PoolCurrent Lifesaving Society Airway Management, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hireCurrent Standard First Aid / CPR C or Intermediate First Aids with CPRC-C and AED from an accredited organization, or the ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hireHIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of the date of hireAdditional Criteria for Professor's Lake: Current National Lifeguard – Waterfront, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hireAdditional Information**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton. Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocessmaybecompletedwith video conference technology.The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.As part of the application process,
applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.The City of Brampton uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.E. testing bookings, interview dates) and it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the employment opportunity and your application will be removed from the competition.If you would like to request content in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility office by submitting a new Alternate Format Request .The City is an equal prospect employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
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