Lifeguard Swim Instructor Level III

Rate of Pay : $19.25 per hour (Level I); $21.25 per hour (Level II) (with $1.50 / hour shift premium for assigned Aquatics Team Leader responsibilities)

Position Grade : Grade 2

Department : Health Fitness & Aquatics

Location : Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA 79 James. St. S Hamilton ON L8P 2Z1

Work Hours : 29 hours (Part Time)

Employment Type : Part-time hourly with complimentary YMCA membership

Deadline to Apply : February 28 2026

Anticipated Start Date : Immediate

No. of Vacancies : Multiple

Why Youll Love Working With Us

In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity curiosity and celebrates success we offer :

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive total compensation packages
• Group health and benefits plans (includes medical dental and prescription medication subject to eligibility)
• Generous pension plans with employer matching
• Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships
• Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships
• Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care Camp and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
• Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
• Opportunities for career advancement

Position Overview

We believe that it is through the power of our amazing people that the #YSavesLives. By joining the Health Fitness Aquatics & Residence team you will contribute to making our Y the best place to work.

Aquatics team members are responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a safe enjoyable experience for all participants during recreational swims and instructional this dynamic and rewarding role you will supervise aquatic activities with a focus on safety lead both individual and group swimming lessons and help swimmers of all ages build confidence and skills in the water. You will also collaborate closely with a supportive team of staff and volunteers maintain a clean and safe pool environment and uphold all health and safety standards. This position offers opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training certification upgrades and leadership development. Aquatics team members work a variety of shifts including morning evening weekends and public holidays and are scheduled based on the needs of the branch.

This is a great opportunity for an individual with a high level of interest in working with the YMCA HBB as a charitable organization.

What Youll Do :

What Youll Bring :

All Candidates must hold valid certifications in the following areas :

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and / or vulnerable persons will be required in addition to a Police Records Check to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offence(s) if any is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position.

Organizational Overview

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children youth and adults the YMCA HBB connects people to life-building opportunities to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA HBB works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA HBBs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion Diversity Equality and Accessibility

The YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford is committed to creating an inclusive diverse equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or neurodiversity.

We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA BIPOC and Disabled communities to apply.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our People Leadership and Culture Department (PLC) at

Ready to Make a Difference This is your chance to play a critical role in shaping a thriving inclusive workplace where employees feel supported and empowered. If youre passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives we want to hear from you!

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Airside Operations,Bidding,Integration,Data Entry,Accomodation,Cost Estimation

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1