Overview
Returning Aquatic Fall, Winter ; Part Time Jobs in Burlington, Canada at City-of-Burlington,-Ontari
Position: New and Returning Aquatic Staff Fall, Winter Spring 2026-27 (Part Time)
Position Type:
Part Time (Defined) (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Closing Date:
May 31, 2026
Salary/Wage Range:$23.31 – $37.34
Working for the City of Burlington
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Type of Vacancy Existing Vacancy Hours of Work Based on operational needs
Contract Length1 year
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 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)
Senior Lifeguard – starting rate of pay $26.31 (Grade
D)
Senior Swim Instructor – starting rate of pay $29.87 (Grade
E)
New interested candidates must hold the qualifications required to be considered for the position hired by July 26, 2026. Copies for relevant qualifications will be required and verified.
New interested candidates must be available to attend one of the below Aquatics Showcases:
Sunday, June 14, 2026 2:30-7pmSaturday June 20, 2026 9:30-2pmResponsibilities
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 change rooms; 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.
Senior Lifeguard – Responsible for all activities pertaining to pool, facility and staff during recreational and rental programs which they are on duty;
Ensure facility and programs meet all Ontario Public Pool health regulations at all times; supervise, train and evaluate Aquatic staff;
Maintain positive customer relations at all times; and performing other duties as assigned.
Senior Lifeguard minimum age is 16 with at least 300 hours of City of Burlington Instructor Guard experience and/or at least two (2) years’ experience as an Instructor Guard (external Senior Guard experience…
Title: Returning Aquatic Fall, Winter ; Part Time
Company: City-of-Burlington,-Ontari
Location: Burlington, Canada
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