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We're hiring swim instructors and lifeguards. Love your rec job! Find out more.
COVID-19 Update: With the exception of pools and arenas, all indoor permits (community centres, heritage homes and the City Playhouse Theatre) are cancelled up to October 13. All pool, arena and outdoor permit requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with Provincial guidelines and regulations set out by Public Health officials.

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All City of Vaughan community centres and Thornhill Outdoor Pool remain closed to the public, and in-person City-led events are postponed until further notice. Visit the City of Vaughan COVID-19 webpage for updates. For further inquiries, email RecCSD@vaughan.ca or call Access Vaughan at 905.832.2281.
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Teaching a life-saving skill or saving a life: it doesn’t get more rewarding than that!
Swim instructors & lifeguards are prestigious part-time jobs that look impressive on a college/university application or resume. With 10 pools to choose from plus flexible shifts (from early bird to evening) it’s a job that can work around any schedule. And did we mention discounted training and advancement? Get a specialty certification to qualify for high-paying aquatic leadership positions.
 
Wonder what it’s like to love your job? Watch our video! Go behind the scenes and find out from our rec team what it’s like to work at a Vaughan community centre!
 
Start your career here. View the postings below to see how you too can love your rec job!
 

 Job Postings

 

 
Closing Date: December 31, 2020
Lifeguard
Closing Date: December 31, 2020
Instructor
What you need to work for us:
  • Eligible to work in Canada
  • Minimum 16 years of age
  • Social Insurance Number
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C
  • Police Vulnerable Sector Check
  • National Lifeguard
  • Lifesaving & Swim Instructor
  • Specialty certifications where required
Applying is easy!
  1. Register for a wet interview
  2. Passed the wet interview? A dry interview will be arranged by an Aquatic Coordinator at your local pool. Here’s what you’ll need to bring:
    • A completed Part-Time Employment Application form
    • A copy of your aquatic certifications 
    • A copy of your Police Vulnerable Sector Check 
Questions? Email recjobs@vaughan.ca or call the Aquatic Coordinator at your local pool.
What’s a wet interview? Watch our demo videos to prepare yourself. 
  • Drowning non-swimmer recovery
  • Alternate drowning non-swimmer recovery
  • Management of spinal-injured victim (Canadian option)
  • Management of spinal-injured victim (Vice option)
  • Object recovery
  • Submerged Manikin Recovery
  • Teaching sample class
 

 ‭(Hidden)‬ Volunteer

 
Volunteer at your local pool and receive discounted lifeguard or instructor training. Find out more.
Not a certified lifeguard or swim instructor yet? Download the Aquatic Leadership Brochure for courses that will get you on your way!
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 Contact Information

 
Recreation Services
 
Phone: 905-832-2281

Email: recjobs@vaughan.ca
 
Location:
City Hall, Level 300
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
 
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