Aquatic Employment (Hiring Fall 2025 - Spring 2026) 

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 with CPR-C certification.

No resume or cover letter is required to apply for the Aquatic Employment job posting. Positions report to the Aquatic Supervisor and Aquatic Coordinator.

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 required awards before they expire. 
All Standard First Aid & CPR-C awards expire 3 years from the date of certification.
Lifesaving Society awards expire 2 years from the date of certification. 
(Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor & Emergency First Aid 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 with CPR-C 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 aquaticemployment@richmondhill.ca.

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 aquaticemployment@richmondhill.ca for any recruitment inquiries.

Education and Experience

• All Aquatic positions require Standard First Aid with CPR-C recognized by WSIB.

• Aquatic Swim Instructor I ($21.38):  Standard First Aid with CPR-C, National Lifeguard - Pool, Swim Instructor & Lifesaving Instructor.

• Aquatic Swim Instructor II ($19.23): Standard First Aid with CPR-C, Bronze Cross, Swim Instructor & Lifesaving Instructor.   

• Aquatic Lifeguard ($19.23): Standard First Aid with CPR-C, National Lifeguard - Pool.

• Aquatic Attendant ($17.60): Standard First Aid with CPR-C, Bronze Cross. 
  Aquatic Volunteer experience with the City of Richmond Hill is an asset. Visit Volunteering - City of Richmond Hill and scroll down to “How to become a volunteer” for detailed information.

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

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.
•    Annual 200+ hour Bonus Program.
•    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!