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Daytime Lifeguard/Aquatic Swim Instructor – Course Candidate (Part Time)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Part Time (Defined) (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Closing Date:
May 15, 2026
Salary/Wage Range:
$23.31 - $32.89
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Type of Vacancy
Existing Vacancy
Hours of Work
Based on operational needs
Contract Length
September 2026 – September 2027
Department
Recreation, Community & Culture
Location
This position is required to work in person at the following City pools: Aldershot Pool, Angela Coughlan Pool, Centennial Pool, LaSalle Wading Pool, Mountainside Pool, Nelson Pool and Tansley Woods Pool. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
These positions are only available to individuals who successfully completed an Aquatics Daytime Practical Session on May 4, 2026.
The City of Burlington is accepting applications for the following Aquatic staff – employment runs August 2026 until September 2027:
- Lifeguard – starting rate of pay is $23.31 (Grade C)
- Swim Instructors – starting rate of pay $26.31 (Grade D)
Candidates must hold the qualifications required to be considered for the position hired by August 31, 2026. Copies for relevant qualifications will be required and verified.
Responsibilities & Requirements
Daytime Lifeguard/Aquatics Swim Instructors are responsible for instructing learn-to-swim programs and performing lifeguarding duties. More specifically:
Lifeguard - Responsible for supervising swimmers at public/rental swim times; rendering first aid as needed; enforcing policies, rules and regulations of the pool facility; ensuring patron safety; providing excellent customer service to participants; monitoring changerooms; assisting in maintaining pool equipment in safe working condition; performing other duties as assigned.
Lifeguard minimum age is 15. National Lifeguard, Airway Management, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructors, Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructors. All awards must be current (within two years). Standard First Aid with CPR C (current within three years). HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification. Aquatic Volunteering with the City of Burlington considered an asset. Must be certified as both Lifeguard and Instructor.
Aquatics Swim Instructor - Responsible for instructing swimming lessons for all ages; Learn to Swim administration; providing excellent customer service to participants; assist in maintaining pool equipment in safe working condition; performing other duties as assigned.
Aquatics Swim Instructor minimum age is 15. National Lifeguard, Airway Management, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructors, Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructors. All awards must be current (within two years). Standard First Aid with CPR C (current within three years). HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification. Aquatic Volunteering with the City of Burlington considered an asset. Must be certified as both Lifeguard and Instructor.
Police Check Requirement
This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
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About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.