Sunday, June 8, 2025
Job Description
The City of Pickering is seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join its Aquatics team in Instructor and Lifeguard positions Successful applicants will possess strong communication and customer service skills, and meet the following criteria to be considered for either position:
- Enrolled in secondary school education or any acceptable combination of education, training and related experience.
- Previous related experience working with children, or as a Lifeguard, is considered an asset.
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C issued after August 15, 2022, or enrolled in a course or recertification that will be successfully completed by August 15, 2025.
- Applicants must be medically and physically fit to perform the duties of the position.
- Must be willing to obtain certification in High Five – Principles of Healthy Child Development.
- Must be prepared to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment.
- The ability to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- Must be able to attend all mandatory Staff Training in September (dates to be confirmed).
Required Qualifications
In addition, the following certifications are required for each position:
- Lifeguard - $21.15/hr. (Pay Grade 3) Instructor (Aquatics) - $27.65/hr. (Pay Grade 5) National Lifeguard Certification issued after August 15, 2023, or be enrolled in a course or recertification that will be successfully completed by August 15, 2025. Qualified Lifeguard applicants will be invited to a Wet Interview/Skills Assessment to take place in July.
- Lifesaving Society's Swim Instructor Certification(date of issue after August 15, 2023), or be enrolled in a course or recertification that will be successfully completed by August 15, 2025, and
- Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard Certification (issued after August 15, 2023) or be enrolled in a course or recertification that will be successfully completed by August 15, 2025. Qualified Instructor applicants will be invited to a Wet Interview/Skills Assessment to take place in July.
Contact Information
Qualified candidates may complete an online application form where you will be required to upload your resume and cover letter (PDFs only). We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and is used for the purpose of candidate selection.