Aquatic Instructor

Town of Milton•Milton, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Milton Community Services Department is currently accepting applications for the part-time seasonal positions of Aquatic Instructor to provide quality swimming lesson instruction at Town operated pools. Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected. Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.

Requirements

Grade 10 education
Hold Bronze Medallion certification
Current Bronze Cross certification
Current Lifesaving Society, Swim Instructor certification
Current Lifesaving and EFA Instructor certification
Current Standard First Aid & CPR C certification
High Five PHCD Certification
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
Strong Customer service, leadership and organizational skills
Effective Teaching skills
Knowledge of quality aquatic program standards, qualifications
Excellent communication, problem solving and inter-personal skills
Ability to work well and independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to develop, execute, and modify lesson plans
Proficient swimming ability
Ability to complete 400 metre swim within 11 minutes
Ability to recover 10lb object and submerged person from 3m depth

Nice To Haves

Volunteer experience in Aquatics
Background in competitive swimming
Experience working with children
Experience working with persons with disabilities
Current National Lifeguard

Responsibilities

Plan and teach effective and engaging swimming lessons using learner-centered approaches that appeal to a variety of preferred learning styles
Coach and teach participants of all ages and abilities using age-appropriate activities and techniques; adapt teaching approaches to the specific needs and abilities of each participant
Evaluate and record skill performance and progress of participants using the continuous evaluation approach throughout each program
Supervise participants and maintain complete vigilance to minimize risks, and be ready to respond at all times
Enforce the pool rules through communication with participants as required; educate participants about safe behaviour at the pool and during lessons
Follow policies and procedures as outlined in the staff manual in all decision making, program planning and public relations
Establish positive relationships and work cooperatively with staff and participants in maintaining a high level of morale and ensuring clear communication
Report all minor and major accidents, problems, disturbances, incidents and site damage to your supervisor, ensuring all appropriate forms are filled out accurately and completely
Comply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with department objectives.