Aquatic Employment (Hiring Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

Aquatic Employment (Hiring Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

Position Summary

Applicants who are certified as Swim and Lifesaving Instructors along with National Lifeguard certification will be considered first.

All applicants must:

• Have a valid Social Insurance Number.
• Be at least 15 years of age.
• Create a profile using their personal email address.
• Provide their valid Lifesaving Society ID for certification verification. (Your LSS ID can be found on the bottom right corner of your permanent Lifesaving Society certification card)
• Have a valid Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid certificate (From a recognized affiliate on the Lifesaving Society’s website)

No resume or cover letter is required to apply for the Aquatic Employment job posting. Positions report to the Aquatic Supervisors and Aquatic Coordinator of their pool pairing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Aquatic Attendants are responsible for assisting Aquatic Lifeguards & Swim Instructors during recreational swims and instructional lessons. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of patrons using the slide, you will also assist with customer service, public education, swimming regulations and responsible for maintaining clean change rooms and pool deck areas.

Aquatic Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of all patrons in and around the aquatic facility, by preventing and responding to all emergencies and maintaining a safe aquatic environment.

Aquatic Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching, delivering, and evaluating the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life and Lifesaving programs in accordance with program standards. The Aquatic Swim Instructor will lead specific drills/instruction according to prepared lesson plans while creating a fun, safe and positive learning environment to participants of all ages.

Hired applicants who are not certified as Swim and Lifesaving Instructors along with National Lifeguard must become fully certified prior to their second session of employment. Employees are only able to work in positions based on their valid certifications.

Employees are responsible to recertify all their Certifications before they expire.
All First Aid certifications expire 3 years from the date of issue..
Lifesaving Society awards expire 2 years from the date of certification.
(Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor)

If applicants do not hold a National Lifeguard certification, they must maintain a valid Bronze Cross certification.

Inquiries and Updates

Applicants who are not fully certified with Swim and Lifesaving Instructors, National Lifeguard and Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid may be considered if all fully certified candidates have not filled all available positions.

Certifications not available on Lifesaving Society - Find a Member must be emailed to [email protected].

Not all pools hire applicants each session.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to volunteer in aquatics at the facility they are interested in working. For information on volunteering visit: Volunteering - City of Richmond Hill

If a pool other than your preferred location reaching out for employment consideration you are encouraged to accept.

Contact [email protected] for any recruitment inquiries.

Education and Experience

All Aquatic positions require Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid recognized by WSIB.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to perform rescue skills at or above the level of your certification.
• Ability to work as part of an effective aquatic team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Be familiar with and execute the City of Richmond Hill aquatic emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions.
• Show commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities.
• Take initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing.
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture. Ability to demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care, and courage.
• Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Demonstrate and maintain the following physical standards:

Object Recovery & Transport: Starting in the water, swim 15m and surface dive to recover a 20lb object from bottom of deep end, surface and carry the object 5m.

Approach & Tow/Carry: Starting in the water, approach 15m head-up to contact a distressed victim in deep water, carry/tow the victim 5m supporting victim’s shoulders at the surface and head above the surface.
Spinal Rescues: Starting in the water, approach a suspected spinal injured victim in water, immobilize, roll victim over and move where required.
Rescue Drill: Starting in the water, swim to recover a submerged manikin 20m away, carry the manikin 20m with its mouth and nose above the surface throughout.
Speed: Swim 50 meters in 60 seconds or less.
Endurance: Swim 400 meters in 10 minutes or less.

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Perks to being a Richmond Hill Aquatic Staff

• Free swimming during Richmond Hill recreational and staff swim times.
• Ability to practice and compete with RHLC Seniors (Richmond Hill Lifesaving Club).
• Discounted Fitness memberships.
• Uniform provided.
• Social opportunities.
• Discounted aquatic certification for maintaining awards & advanced leadership opportunities.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Paid to attend trainings.
• Shift Premium Program.
• Make new friends and learn job transferable skills that are beneficial to all employment sectors.
• Ability to modify your work schedule from one session to the next.
• Work with terrific like-minded individuals you will be able to call your friend in decades to come, priceless!

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.