Richmond Hill, On Volunteer lifeguard Jobs – 14 Openings This Week

Aquatic Employment (Hiring Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)
City of Richmond Hill —Richmond Hill, ON
- $17.60–$21.38 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
Outdoor Educator - Fall Contract
YMCA of Greater Toronto —Schomberg, ON
- $18.89 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Marketing
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Instructor Examiner Lifesaving - National Lifeguard
YMCA of Greater Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $27 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
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Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
YMCA of Greater Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $21.00–$23.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
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Swim Instructor & Lifeguard
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital —Toronto, ON
- $21.60–$25.58 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Teaching
- Designated paid holidays
Aquatics Day Supervisor
The Corporation of the City of Markham —Markham, ON
- $25.10 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- POS
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Adapted Aquatics Instructor
The Corporation of the City of Markham —Markham, ON
- $22.60 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Head Instructor & Deck Lead
Davina s Swim House —Thornhill, ON
- $23–$26 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Teaching
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Aquatic Employment (Hiring Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)
City of Richmond Hill —Richmond Hill, ON
If applicants do not hold a National Lifeguard certification, they must maintain a valid Bronze Cross certification. Have a valid Social Insurance Number.
$17.60–$21.38 an hour
Instructor Examiner Lifesaving - National Lifeguard
YMCA of Greater Toronto —Toronto, ON
In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assist and encourage program members to access additional…
$27 an hour
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Aquatic Employment (Hiring Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

City of Richmond Hill -
Richmond Hill, ON

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Job details

Part-time
$17.60–$21.38 an hour

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Customer service
First Aid Certification
Lifeguard Certification
Communication skills

Full job description

Posting Id

3294

Number of Positions

Department

Community Services

Division

Recreation and Culture Services

Shift

Various shifts mornings, daytime, afternoons, evenings, weekdays and weekends

Rate of Pay

$17.60 - $21.38 Hourly

Job Length/End Date

Job Type

Permanent Part Time

Replacement/New Position

Replacement for Existing Vacancy

Posting Type

Internal and External

Posting Date

03/02/2026

Application Deadline

03/01/2027

Position Summary

Applicants who are certified as Swim and Lifesaving Instructors along with National Lifeguard certification will be considered first.

All applicants must:

Have a valid Social Insurance Number.
Be at least 15 years of age.
Create a profile using their personal email address.
Provide their valid Lifesaving Society ID for certification verification. (Your LSS ID can be found on the bottom right corner of your permanent Lifesaving Society certification card)
Have a valid Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification.

No resume or cover letter is required to apply for the Aquatic Employment job posting. Positions report to the Aquatic Supervisors and Aquatic Coordinator of their pool pairing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Aquatic Attendants are responsible for assisting Aquatic Lifeguards & Swim Instructors during recreational swims and instructional lessons. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of patrons using the slide, you will also assist with customer service, public education, swimming regulations and responsible for maintaining clean change rooms and pool deck areas.

Aquatic Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of all patrons in and around the aquatic facility, by preventing and responding to all emergencies and maintaining a safe aquatic environment.

Aquatic Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching, delivering, and evaluating the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life and Lifesaving programs in accordance with program standards. The Aquatic Swim Instructor will lead specific drills/instruction according to prepared lesson plans while creating a fun, safe and positive learning environment to participants of all ages.

Hired applicants who are not certified as Swim and Lifesaving Instructors along with National Lifeguard must become fully certified prior to their second session of employment. Employees are only able to work in positions based on their valid certifications.

Employees are responsible to recertify all their Certifications before they expire.
All Standard First Aid & CPR-C awards expire 3 years from the date of certification.
Lifesaving Society awards expire 2 years from the date of certification.
(Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor & Emergency First Aid Instructor)

If applicants do not hold a National Lifeguard certification, they must maintain a valid Bronze Cross certification.

Inquiries and Updates

Applicants who are not fully certified with Swim and Lifesaving Instructors, National Lifeguard and Standard First Aid with CPR-C may be considered if all fully certified candidates have not filled all available positions.

Certifications not available on Lifesaving Society - Find a Member must be emailed to [email protected].

Not all pools hire applicants each session.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to volunteer in aquatics at the facility they are interested in working. For information on volunteering visit: Volunteering - City of Richmond Hill

If a pool other than your preferred location reaching out for employment consideration you are encouraged to accept.

Contact [email protected] for any recruitment inquiries.

Education and Experience

All Aquatic positions require Standard First Aid with CPR-C recognized by WSIB.
Aquatic Swim Instructor I ($21.38): Standard First Aid with CPR-C, National Lifeguard - Pool, Swim Instructor & Lifesaving Instructor.
Aquatic Swim Instructor II ($19.23): Standard First Aid with CPR-C, Bronze Cross, Swim Instructor & Lifesaving Instructor.
Aquatic Lifeguard ($19.23): Standard First Aid with CPR-C, National Lifeguard - Pool.
Aquatic Attendant ($17.60): Standard First Aid with CPR-C, Bronze Cross.
Aquatic Volunteer experience with the City of Richmond Hill is an asset. Visit Volunteering - City of Richmond Hill and scroll down to “How to become a volunteer” for detailed information.

Required Skills/Knowledge

Ability to perform rescue skills at or above the level of your certification.
Ability to work as part of an effective aquatic team.
Excellent customer service and communication skills both verbal and written.
Be familiar with and execute the City of Richmond Hill aquatic emergency procedures.
Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions.
Show commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities.
Take initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing.
Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture. Ability to demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care, and courage.
Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Demonstrate and maintain the following physical standards:

Object Recovery & Transport: Starting in the water, swim 15m and surface dive to recover a 20lb object from bottom of deep end, surface and carry the object 5m.

Approach & Tow/Carry: Starting in the water, approach 15m head-up to contact a distressed victim in deep water, carry/tow the victim 5m supporting victim’s shoulders at the surface and head above the surface.
Spinal Rescues: Starting in the water, approach a suspected spinal injured victim in water, immobilize, roll victim over and move where required.
Rescue Drill: Starting in the water, swim to recover a submerged manikin 20m away, carry the manikin 20m with its mouth and nose above the surface throughout.
Speed: Swim 50 meters in 60 seconds or less.
Endurance: Swim 400 meters in 10 minutes or less.

Leadership Competencies

Demonstrates personal leadership
Builds people and culture
Cultivates open communication
Shapes the future
Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Perks to being a Richmond Hill Aquatic Staff

Free swimming during Richmond Hill recreational and staff swim times.
Ability to practice and compete with RHLC Seniors (Richmond Hill Lifesaving Club).
Discounted Fitness memberships.
Uniform provided.
Social opportunities.
Discounted aquatic certification for maintaining awards & advanced leadership opportunities.
Advancement opportunities.
Paid to attend trainings.
Shift Premium Program.
Make new friends and learn job transferable skills that are beneficial to all employment sectors.
Ability to modify your work schedule from one session to the next.
Work with terrific like-minded individuals you will be able to call your friend in decades to come, priceless!

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

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