YMCA of Three Rivers·Waterloo, Ontario
You will create a safe and inclusive aquatic environment by enforcing safety rules and delivering high-quality swim instruction. Additionally, you will maintain equipment, respond to emergencies, and build positive relationships with participants and staff.
Location: Stork Family YMCA, Waterloo Region
Evening and weekend availability required.
Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent
Number of Vacancies: Multiple vacancies
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Deadline to Apply: August 28, 2026
$19.00
We believe that everyone has the potential to shine! Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being.
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Role Overview: Who we are…
The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region.
We aspire to build connected and resilient communities.
Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant.
With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential.
Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here [https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/about].
We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live in purpose, passion and potential Shine!
This is where you come in.
What you will do…
You will create an enthusiastic, inclusive, and safe aquatic environment for all participants, members, and staff.
Foster safety by enforcing all rules and lifeguarding standards, maintaining order in designated areas to prevent accidents.
Deliver high-quality swim instruction to diverse groups of all abilities, following the established curriculum.
Provide motivation, encouragement, and constructive feedback to participants and their guardians, and submit timely, well-written progress reports.
Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, participants, and members.
Respond confidently to emergencies using best practices learned through training.
Set up and take down recreational, program, and lifesaving equipment, ensuring it is safe and in good repair.
Maintain all required certifications to support a safe and professional aquatic experience.
Additional Information: Our Commitment to Safeguarding Child and Youth
In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on completing a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed individually, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.
Our Commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity)
We embrace the values of Justice, Access, Inclusion Diversity and Equity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected group. We are committed to creating an environment where we eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups.
Studies have shown that women and people of equity deserving backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification in the posting. We understand the knowledge and experience can be gained in many ways, so we strongly encourage applications even if you don’t believe you meet all the requirements outlined.
Per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers.
Our Commitment to Privacy
The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation, and privacy laws. We are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information-handling practices that are in keeping with privacy laws. Please visit our website [https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/privacy] for more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy.
Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.
To explore additional career opportunities with the YMCA of Three Rivers, please visit our Career Page [https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/careers].
Candidates must hold current certifications in National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED, and Swim Instructor. You should also possess strong interpersonal skills and a passion for working with youth in a diverse community setting.
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