Aquatic Team Lead Hourly Rate: $23.17, Lifeguard Hourly Rate: $20.02 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location: Cedar Glen Y Day Camp and Stouffville Bruce’s Mill Y Day Camp

Work Hours: Part time hours in June for training, then up to 40 hours per week Monday – Friday starting June 23 until August 29, 2025

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract 

Number of Vacancies: 3

Anticipated Start Date: June 2, 2025

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Day Camp team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

Day Camp Aquatic Team Leads are responsible for the safety and supervision of the aquatic programs. These will include the recreational swimming and swimming lessons. The Team Leader will provide direct leadership to the lifeguards and swim instructors and assist with the program planning and reporting on camper’s swimming progress. When not being a Team Lead, this person will also have lifeguarding responsibilities and along with the team will be responsible for safety checks and set up of the program equipment and environment, safety and supervision during program delivery as well as the clean up and take down of program equipment. Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a high level of customer service, and a sound understanding of risk management.

In this role, you will:   

Work with the Aquatic Coordinator to ensure the pool is properly set up with all paperwork and safety equipment required to meet YMCA of Greater Toronto regulations as well as provincial standards Provide leadership and coaching to swimming instructors, ensuring all indicators are being met for swimming lessons. Assists instructors during classes; frequently participates in the class to demonstrate effective teaching techniques Provide ongoing feedback to lifeguards & swimming instructors Complete a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift Ensure that all safety and life guarding procedures are adhered to, and in the event of an emergency respond as trained by the Lifesaving Society and YMCA Responsible for attending all staff trainings and meetings; arriving on time, and actively participating and contributing to the development of all camp staff Ensure Health & Safety procedures are being followed and maintained and contribute to the cleaning, safety and maintenance to camp sites Act as a positive role model for the campers and fellow staff through embodying the YMCA values, policies and procedures, Day Camp conditions of employment/guidelines and the Ontario Camping Association standards  

You bring: 

Minimum age 18 years old by June 1st Minimum 2 years' experience working in an aquatic environment Current Certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL) Award, Standard First Aid & CPR level “C” Current YMCA or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification Pool Operator certification an asset Previous experience lifeguarding and instructing swim lessons an asset Experience working with children preferred Experience working as a supervisor or Team Lead preferred YMCA Day Camp experience is an asset Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: Lifting up to 50 lbs. by bending, carrying, pushing and pulling Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment  Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with families, staff and volunteers Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a group of children Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:     

Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here. 

If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of your employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid medical or other Human Rights Code-related exemption.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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