The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

invites applications for the position of

Senior Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Community Services Department

(Part-time position, 24 hours per week)

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour’s drive from Toronto and yet only moments away from the unspoiled, natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville (“Town”) offers an excellent combination of location, small town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to over 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within the County of Dufferin. Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a value based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employees’ success. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.

The Community Services Department has a part-time opportunity available for the position of Senior Swim Instructor/Lifeguard. This position will be part of the leading a team assisting in overseeing the delivery of aquatics programs. The Senior Swim Instructor/Lifeguard will also perform instruction of swimming lessons and lifeguard duties and ensure a safe aquatic environment for participants.

Job Duties:

• Acting as the Head Swim Instructor/Lifeguard during swimming lessons and programs; completing administrative tasks such as facility/shift checks, accident reports, overseeing guarding rotations, water testing, completing logbooks and lesson plans; and assisting the full-time staff as required.
• Providing customer service to families during swimming lesson in a variety of program levels; completing lesson plans, participant report cards and any other required program documentation.
• Performing lifeguarding duties in accordance with legislation, policies, standards, and procedures; providing swimming lesson instruction in a variety of program levels; delivering advanced aquatic courses for staff and public; completing opening and closing procedures for the pool facility and change rooms as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary education

• Minimum of one (1) year of previous experience as swim instructor and lifeguard
• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (Pool option)
• Standard First Aid with CPR “C” from an accredited organization
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructors
• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
• Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructor
• Lifesaving Society Aquatic Supervisor (AS)
• Lifesaving Bronze Examiner
• Current Lifesaving Standard First Aid Examiners
• Current National Lifeguard Instructor, SFA Instructor, Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer or Aqua fitness certifications would all be considered assets
• Strong oral and written communications skills with the ability to follow and provide clear direction and be assertive in a fair, consistent manner
• Strong problem solving, decision making and interpersonal relations skills

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

Hourly Range: $29.48 to $34.48, Band 5 on the Town’s 2025 Pay Grid

Qualified candidates are invited to apply no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway, addressed to Human Resources. Please do not email your application. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.