Aquatic Instructor (part-time)

Job Type:

Permanent Department:

Hourly Wage:

$21.43 Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):

October 28, 2026 Openings:

75

Position Summary

• About Milton
• 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.
• What We Offer?
• This position is eligible for the following:

• •Starting Hourly Rate: $ 21.43
• •Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and option to participate in the OMERS pension plan
• •Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
• •For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton
• Position Summary

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.

Major Job Responsibilities

Major Job 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.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Grade 10 education

Hold Bronze Medallion certification

Current Bronze Cross certification

Current Lifesaving Society, Swim Instructor certification

Current Lifesaving Instructor certification

Current Standard OR Intermediate 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

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Preferred Qualifications

Volunteer experience in Aquatics

Background in competitive swimming

Experience working with children

Experience working with persons with disabilities

Current National Lifeguard

Note to Applicants

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.

We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.

Accommodations

Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on October 27, 2026.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.