Cooper Koo Family YMCA Health & Fitness Centre
Toronto, ON M5A, CAN

Description

Salary Rate: Lifeguard: $22.45/hr. & Swim Instructor: $24.90/hr.

Employment Type: Hourly Contract (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: December 14, 2026

Deadline to Apply: November 29, 2026 at 5PM

Be the Spark Join our passionate Aquatics team and help us to achieve great things in our community

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:

- Ensures 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.
- Delivers course content and examines participants following established YMCA criteria.
- Develops and implements sequential weekly lesson plans.
- Recognizes participant learning styles and delivers content accordingly.
- Coaches and develops participants to meet success.
- Communicates (verbal and written) child's progress to parents and Team Leaders.
- Maintains accurate, up to date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.
- Takes attendance, ensures participants are signed into and out of the program.
- Sets up and takes 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).
- Ensures qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times
- Actively participates in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.
- In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assists and encourages program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.

Lifeguard Responsibilities:

- Ensures 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.
- Ensures 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.
- Sets up and takes down recreational, program and other equipment as required - at the same time checking that equipment is safe and in valuable repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
- Completes a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift.
- Assists staff team in some cleaning duties related to pool and equipment.
- Ensures qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.




- Actively participates in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.
- In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assists and encourages program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.

General YMCA Responsibilities:

- Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
- Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
- Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
- Other duties as assigned.

You Bring:

- Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL), Standard First Aid & CPR level C
- Current YMCA or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification
- Previous experience instructing swim lessons an asset
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Excellent written communication skill and Organizational skills
- Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
- Flexibi

📌 Lifeguard & Swim Instructor (Toronto)
🏢 YMCA GTA
📍 Toronto