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Aquatics Instructor/Guard (Fall 2026)

Req ID: 28325 
Vacancy Type: Part-Time 
Number of Positions: 140  
Closing Date: 07/26/2026

Job Summary

City of Mississauga Aquatics provides many opportunities for part time employment, both year round and seasonally. Join our Aquatics team and get more than just a job, get an experience that will last a lifetime. As part of our dynamic team you will develop teamwork, leadership, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills. Qualified and trained Lifeguards and Swimming Instructors are an integral part of our community. All of our staff plays an important role in maintaining a safe aquatic environment and providing enjoyable swimming lessons for people of all ages.

 

Please note: Successful candidates will be placed into one of our pools if and when a vacancy occurs. This could take several weeks to months to be placed into one of our facilities.

 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, August 12th, from 4PM to 8PM, and Saturday August 15th, from 9AM to 5:30PM.

 

Here are our tentative pool locations:

 

  • Burnamthorpe
  • Carmen Corbasson
  • Churchill Meadows
  • Clarkson
  • Erin Meadows
  • Frank McKechnie
  • Huron Park
  • Malton
  • Meadowvale
  • Terry Fox

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervise and maintain a safe, enjoyable environment for all swimmers.
  • Teach all swimming program levels to participants.
  • Participate in pre-season and in-service training.
  • Successfully complete all on line training modules.
  • Assist with special events and facility promotion.
  • Incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.
  • Perform various other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Minimm 15 years of age
  • Current Lifesaving Society: Swim Instructor & Lifesaving Instructor
  • National Lifeguard - Pool
  • Intermediate First Aid (Formerly Standard First Aid Certification - Lifesaving Society, Red Cross, St John’s Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol)
  • HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development
  • Ability to work various shifts including days, evenings, and weekends
  • Part-time positions available
  • Proof of current certifications are mandatory and must be provided
  • A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted

Hourly Rate/Salary: $20.29 - $24.11
Grade: PC
Hours of Work: up to 24
Work Location: Various Locations 
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing candidates for some positions, however, it is not being used for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates. 

Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.

If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.

If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

 

 

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