Hamilton, On Lifeguard Jobs – 24 Openings This Week

Job Opening # 32063 - Duty Guard
City of Hamilton —Hamilton, ON
- $30.71 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
2d
Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor Level I/II
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford —Hamilton, ON
- $19.25–$21.25 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
Lifeguard/ Swim Instructors (Daytime - Part Time)
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford —Burlington, ON
- $19.25–$21.25 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
Lifeguard/ Instructor (Part Time)
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford —Brantford, ON
- $19.25–$21.25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
Lifeguard
Movati Athletic (Group) Inc —Brantford, ON
- $17.60–$22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
Aquatics - Fall 2026
Town of Oakville —Oakville, ON
- $20.22–$28.68 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Flexible schedule
Swim Instructor & Lifeguard
SunBright Aquatics Inc. —Burlington, ON
- $30 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- Teaching
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Swim Instructor
Marlin Swim Academy —Hamilton, ON
- From $22.50 an hour
- Contract
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Head Swim Instructor
Back to Basics Swim Academy —Burlington, ON
- $21–$22 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Senior Swim Instructor
The Aqua Life Swim Academy —Mississauga, ON
- $21 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
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Swim Instructor - Fall
Back to Basics Swim Academy —Burlington, ON
- $18–$21 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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5d
National Lifeguard Instructor and Examiner - Part Time Contract
YMCA of Three Rivers - Guelph-Wellington Region —Guelph, ON
- $24 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Leadership
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Aquatic Instructor
Town of Milton —Milton, ON
- $20.91 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Working with children
- Employee assistance program
12d
Swim Instructors / Lifeguards Wanted
Goldfish Swim School - Ontario —Oakville, ON
- $19–$20 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Flexible schedule
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Aquatics Swim Instructor
Life Time —Mississauga, ON
- $17.60–$22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
Swimming Instructor
Canada Swim School —Mississauga, ON
- $22.33–$30.00 a year
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- No experience needed
- First Aid Certification
- Commuter benefits
- Relocation assistance
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Swim Coach
The Swim Focus —Mississauga, ON
- $25–$30 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Swim Instructor - Stoney Creek
Goldfish Swim School - Ontario —Stoney Creek, ON
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
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Mobile Swim Instructor
Sam's Swim Academy —Oakville, ON
- $26 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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9d
Pool Deck Supervisors
Goldfish Swim School - Ontario —Stoney Creek, ON
- $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Flexible schedule
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Swim Instructor / Supervisor - British Swim School of Halton
British Swim School of Halton —Oakville, ON
- $20–$22 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Up to 50% travel
- Customer service
- Flexible schedule
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10d
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School - Ontario —Mississauga, ON
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
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Job Opening # 32063 - Duty Guard

City of Hamilton
Hamilton, ON

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Job details

Part-time
2 days ago

Skills

CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Lifeguard Certification
Communication skills

Full job description

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

Job ID #32063: Duty Guard (Various Locations)
Note: This is a periodic posting for all permanent part-time vacancies. Applicants will be considered from August 10th, 2026 - February 10, 2027.
Union: CUPE Local 5167
Job Description ID #: 2937
Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application by 4:00 p.m. on July 8th, 2026.
Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reports to the Aquatics Supervisor provides aquatic instruction and lifeguarding in a positive manner for customers in an environment that is safe and enjoyable in accordance with City Policy and Procedure Manual, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS Regulation, Health Protection and Promotion Act - Regulation 565-90. Oversees part-time facility staff in the absence of a full time staff member. Performs opening and closing duties for facilities using City of Hamilton policies and procedures.

GENERAL DUTIES

Instruct aquatic programs using a pre-determined curriculum, using prepared lesson plans, completing test sheets, report cards and certificates. Teach all levels of aquatic programs.

Perform lifeguard duty, first aid and rescues in accordance with provincial and national certification standards and City of Hamilton policies and procedures.

Monitor, educate and enforce rules regarding health and pool safety. Enforce rules promptly, fairly and in a positive manner, and educate the patrons in safe swimming habits.

Perform basic pool operational requirements as requested, such as conducting pool tests, assist with backwashing filtration system, vacuuming, keeping a tidy work space, general cleaning of deck, guard chairs, equipment and adjoining spaces. Assist with draining and filling pool.

Record actions upon completion of each task.

Perform basic administrative tasks as directed, such as maintaining pool logs, recording attendance, preparing minor/critical accident reports.

Participate in creating a safe working environment by reporting hazards, assessing availability of rescue equipment, and reporting pool operation and maintenance concerns and accidents, immediately to the Supervisor after or full time staff person in-charge.

Be identifiable at all times with a departmental issued uniform when on duty.

Perform the surveillance necessary to prevent accidents by administering policies, procedures, rules and regulations governing the conduct of person using the pool(s).

Exercise good public relations, when providing information to the general public concerning programs, schedules and pool rules.

Monitor aquatic programs by scanning the pool for emergency situations and act as lead in the absence of the Aquatics/Recreation Supervisor for lifeguard rescues and first aid. Ensure appropriate documentation is completed.

Report known or potential hazards, maintenance concerns, and unsafe conditions immediately to the staff person in charge of facility.

Assist in the implementation and promotion of special events.

Ensure that the lifesaving equipment is maintained, and available in proper order to implement trained rescue procedures.

Ensure all equipment is properly stored at completion of each program.

Provide feedback on aquatic staff performances to full-time staff.

Report staff or customer concerns to full time staff.

In the absence of Full Time Staff, assist with opening, closing, locking and alarming of the facility as required.

Attend meetings, trainings and conditioning sessions as required.

Maintain current certifications according to Public Pool Regulation 565, WSIB Regulation.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum age requirement of 16 years of age.

Hold and maintain current certifications:
- National Lifeguard – Pool
- Lifesaving Society Instructor and Swim Instructor
- Aquatic Supervisor
- Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED (equivalent to Standard First Aid with CPR – C)

Must possess and maintain current certification in Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED (This must be clearly identified on your resume.) All Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED certificates must be issued by a training agency recognized by the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB). Please refer to the WSIB website www.wsib.on.ca for approved providers. At time of assessment (which could be as early as days after the posting closes), you will be asked to provide “proof” that you possess the required certificate(s).

Demonstrated experience in an aquatic environment.

Holds at least one current advanced aquatics or specialized aquatics certification would be an asset.

Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid and standard resuscitation measures. Must be able to recognize hazardous situations and adopt effective courses of action.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

HOURS: 0 - 24 per week – Varied

NOTE 1: As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check or Vulnerable Sector Screening, at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.

THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.

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