Returning Aquatic Staff – Summer 2026

Position Type:

Part Time (Defined) (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Closing Date:

January 23, 2026

Salary/Wage Range:

$ $37.34

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.

Hours of Work

Based on operational needs

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 May 2026 until September 2026:

• 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)

If interested in an April start date, candidates must hold the qualifications required to be considered for the posting hired by April 24, 2026.

Returning candidates interested in an April start date must be available for the following splash back training dates:

• May 1, 2026, and May 2, 2026

Responsibilities & Requirements

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.

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 with a minimum of one (1) years' experience as an Instructor Guard with the City of Burlington Aquatics team). Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid with CPR C, Airway Management, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor, Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructor. All awards must be current. HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification. Aquatic Supervisor qualification will be considered an asset.

Senior Swim Instructor - Responsible for all activities pertaining to pool, facility and staff during Learn to Swim Programming 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 during an instructional setting; Mitigating risk of participants and on deck spectators; Maintain positive customer relations at all times; completing Learn to swim administration; and performing other duties as assigned.

Senior Swim Instructor 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 with a minimum of one (1) years' experience as an Instructor Guard with the City of Burlington Aquatics team). Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid with CPR C, Airway Management, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor, Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructor. All awards must be current. HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification. Aquatic Supervisor qualification will be considered an asset.

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.

Additional Information

All applications must be submitted online. It is recommended that candidates apply with an email address they can check regularly as all communication will be via email.

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 or email us at:

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.