Aquatic Team Leader

Aquatic Team Leader Hourly Rate: $24.50, Lifeguard Hourly Rate: $21.00 - Check out the YMCA’s !

Location: Cedar Glen YMCA Outdoor Centre

Work Hours: On call as needed

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract - 3.5 months (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026

Deadline to Apply: April 10, 2026 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team at YMCA Cedar Glen where we have been providing our program for over 20 years!

The Aquatics Team Leader ensures a safe and engaging environment for all aquatic programs, including recreational swimming and swim lessons. This role combines leadership and hands-on involvement, guiding lifeguards and swim instructors while supporting program planning and tracking participants’ progress. Alongside leading the team, the Aquatics Team Leader actively participates in lifeguarding duties, helps set up and maintain program equipment and the environment, oversees activities during sessions, and contributes to the cleanup and takedown of equipment.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure the pool is properly set up with all paperwork and safety equipment required to meet YMCA of Greater Toronto regulations as well as provincial standards in coordination with the Assistant Director, Outdoor Education
• Provide leadership and coaching to swimming instructors, ensuring all YMCA Quality Indicators are met in swimming lessons and demonstrating effective teaching techniques during classes as needed
• Provide ongoing feedback to lifeguards and swimming instructors to support performance and skill development
• Ensure qualifications and certifications required by the YMCA and regulatory standards remain current at all times
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and contribute to the cleaning, safety, and maintenance of the Outdoor Centre
• Complete a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift
• Ensure all safety and lifeguarding procedures are adhered to and respond in the event of an emergency as trained by the Lifesaving Society and YMCA
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arriving on time and actively participating to contribute to the development of all aquatics staff
• Act as a positive role model for Outdoor Centre participants, day campers, and fellow staff by embodying YMCA values, policies, procedures, Day Camp guidelines, and Ontario Camping Association standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Current Certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL) Award, Standard First Aid & CPR level “C”
• Current YMCA or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification
• Pool Operator certification is an asset
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an aquatic environment
• Previous experience lifeguarding and instructing swim lessons is an asset
• Experience working with children is preferred
• Experience working as a supervisor or Team Lead is preferred
• YMCA Outdoor Centre or Day Camp experience is an asset
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort, including lifting up to 50 lbs. by bending, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a group of children
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with families, staff, and volunteers
• Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, including evenings and weekends
• Minimum age 18 years old by June 29th
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, , which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks .

If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of your employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid medical or other Human Rights Code-related exemption.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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