Cooper Koo Family YMCA Health & Fitness Centre
Swim Instructor: $24.90/hr.
Employment Type: Hourly Contract (Existing Vacancy)
Join our passionate Aquatics team and help us to achieve great things in our community
The Lifeguard position maintains a safe aquatic environment at all times, including meeting regulatory and YMCA requirements.
Delivers course content and examines participants following established YMCA criteria.
Recognizes participant learning styles and delivers content accordingly.
Communicates (verbal and written) child’s progress to parents and Team Leaders.
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
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.
Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission,



Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
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; 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
Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends
National Lifeguard (NL) Award, Standard First Aid & CPR level "C"
Previous experience in lifeguarding an asset
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building 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
Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, including early mornings, days, evenings and weekend
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
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
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 prospect to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our2025-2030 strategic plan, Greater Together ,which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.
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.
In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check.

📌 Pool Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor (Toronto)
🏢 YMCA of Greater Toronto
📍 Toronto