Job Description

Posting Start Date: 3/16/26

**Number of Positions:**20

**Job Type:**Management and Administration

**Department:**COMMUNITY SERVICES

**Division:**Recreation

Hourly Rate:$23.25 per hour

**Job Status and Duration:**Part Time (PT), Temporary (T), vacancy for months

**Hours of Work:**24 hour workweek

**Location:**City Hall

**Closing Date:**03/30/2026

**Notice to Internal Applicants:**To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address

##Primary Function

Reporting to the Recreation Programmer/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 times.
• Ensure participants meet the minimum requirements of the Aquatic Admission Standards during all swims.
• Ensure proper zone coverage and guard station positioning.
• Provide a high level of customer service, including greeting and engaging with participants.
• Communicate with participants in regards to swimming lesson opportunities and accident prevention.
• Complete 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 appropriately.
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action.
• Maintain an understanding of department programs and services.
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff.
• Attend meetings/training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

##Selection Criteria

##Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of age

##Required Licence Certification

• Current Lifesaving Society Swim instructors
• Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
• Current Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructor
• Current National Lifeguard – Pool
• Current Lifesaving Society Airway Management, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of the date of hire
• Additional Criteria for Professor’s Lake
  • Current National Lifeguard – Waterfront, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire

##Additional 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:**Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button by03/16/2026and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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The City is an equal opportunity 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 TalentAcquisition@brampton.ca or 905.874.2150 with your accommodation needs, quoting the job opening ID#, job title. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially