LEARN TO SWIM INSTRUCTOR, TEMPORARY, PART-TIME

Position Type: Temporary Part Time Number of Positions: Twelve (12) Department: Community Services Department - Recreation Division File Number: SV26-85 Location: Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (265 Cannifton Road, Belleville, ON) Hours: Varied with availability for weekday, weeknight and/or weekend shifts Employee Group: Non-Union Salary: $19.99 - $21.90 per hour Closing Date: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM This position is responsible for teaching and evaluating the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life Programs, for all assigned ages and levels. Some Lifeguarding duties may also be required. Program locations are at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre and the Kinsmen Community Outdoor Pools.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position will: Represent the City of Belleville with appropriate actions and conduct. Instruct the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life programs in accordance with their standards. Be responsible for the safety and supervision of the participants and ensure the rules and regulations set out by the Department and/or outside organizations, are followed. Be knowledgeable of City Programs and have strong public relation skills. Attend all aquatic staff training and meetings as scheduled. Complete weekly lesson plans, worksheets, and final report cards for each student. Evaluate the program participants on an on-going basis during each session and submit results to the Head Instructor for review. Provide regular feedback to learners and their parents on their progress. Maintain a tidy and clean facility. Assume the responsibility of lifeguarding, as scheduled. Complete and submit required forms, i.e. injury forms, lesson plans, daily log sheets, etc. Enforce all pool and facility rules. Keep physical fit, alert, and ready to respond in any emergency. Perform first aid as needed. Perform other related duties as required by the Recreation, Culture & Community Services Department. Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications: Satisfactory Criminal Record Check ("CRC") with Vulnerable Sector Check ("VSC") prior to commencing work in this role. A Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age prior to employment.

Hold the following minimum valid qualifications

Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard Award Standard First Aid and C.P.R. ‘C’ Certification Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Award

Preferred Qualifications

Previous customer service experience is an asset. Previous experience working with children is an asset. Previous experience in lifeguarding would be an asset.

HOW TO APPLY

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