Recreation Recruitment

• Leadership and training opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible work schedule
• Collaboration in program planning and daily activities
• Make a difference in the community
• Competitive pay

• Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
• Head Instructor Guard
• Advanced Leadership Conductor

• Valid and up to date certification (see certification below)
• Education within Recreation and Leisure, Education and Development, Leadership, Aquatics or a related field (considered an asset)
• Experience working as a leader or supervisor (considered an asset)
• Experience within Aquatics, Recreation and Leisure or a related field (considered an Asset)

• Creating a safe, high-quality aquatic environment by actively supervising pool activities, responding to emergencies, and maintaining compliance with safety standards
• Provide leadership, effective communication, teamwork, and excellent customer service, serving as a role model for the public and staff
• Provide consistent safety through vigilant monitoring, emergency response techniques, performing routine maintenance, and supporting staff and volunteers
• Planning, organizing, and teaching swim lessons that promote skill development and water safety.
• Supporting participant development through various teaching techniques, progression and skill development
• Facilitating engaging swim lesson instructions, maintaining vigilance, and responding to participant needs

1. Apply to an aquatic job posting through ADP
2. Selected candidates will be sent a list of wet screening dates to register for
3. Participate in a wet screening to perform physical skills to pool design and depth, first aid skills and a teaching demonstration
4. Successful candidates will be selected to complete a formal interview

Fall/Winter/Spring Session

• Application Period: May 1 to July 31

Summer Session

• Application Period: February 1 to March 31

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (LSSI)
• Lifesaving Swim Instructor (LSI)
• Emergency First Aid Instructor (EFAI)
• National Lifeguard (NL)
• Aquatic Supervisor Training (AST) - Head Instructor Guard certification
• Vulnerable Sector Check

• Camp Director
• Camp Supervisor
• Camp Inclusion Counsellor
• Camp Counsellor
• Camp Junior Counsellor 

• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience working with children, youth, adults and/or older adults, preferably in a recreation setting
• Previous experience planning and implementing program plans (considered an asset)

• Ensuring the implementation of a safe, enjoyable and engaging camp program
• Fostering a positive relationship with campers, staff and guardians
• Actively participating in all aspects of camp
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned

1. If selected Camp Directors and Camp Supervisors will complete a formal interview with Town staff.
2. Camp Inclusion Counsellors, Camp Counsellors and Camp Junior Counsellors will go through a two-step interview process that consists of an interactive portion and an interview portion. 

 Application Period

Summer Camp Session

• Application Period: November 1 to January 2 

• Interview Process: Starts in January and ends in mid February

Note: All hiring is completed and staff confirmed by the beginning of March

 Certifications

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C
• High Five (PHCD) certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Check 

• Preschool Program Instructor
• Children's Instructor
• Birthday Party/Drop-In Leader
• Skate Guard

• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience working with children, youth, adults and/or older adults, preferably in a recreational setting
• Previous experience planning and implementing program plans (considered an asset)

• Coordinate and lead and supervise activities assigned to
• Communicate with participants and parents/guardians
• Complete all administrative tasks assigned
• Report any issues, concerns, or areas of development to Recreation staff
• Ensure all supplies and equipment is used in a proper and safe manner
• Set up and take down of any supplies and equipment used
• Complete class certificates and achievement awards if necessary

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C
• Vulnerable Sector Check

• Personal Trainer
• Group Fitness Instructor
• Zumba Instructor
• Pilates Instructor
• Aquafit Instructor
• Tai Chi Instructor
• Yoga Instructor

• Demonstrated one to three years' experience instructing fitness programs
• Excellent customer service, communication, organization, and problem solving skills
• Availability and flexibility to work daytime, evenings and weekends
• Previous experience planning and implementing program plans (considered an asset)

• Plan and instruct high quality programs/classes for participants of varying ages and abilities
• Create a welcoming, safe, and positive environment for all participants
• Provide adaptations and modifications to planned exercises and/or available equipment where appropriate
• Effectively communicate with participants and address any concerns, complaints, or suggestions about the program
• Ensure equipment is safe and maintained
• Ability and willingness to instruct outdoors
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Fitness certifications relevant to the position (i.e., ZUMBA (ZIN) certification, Can-Fit PRO, Yoga certification, etc.)

• Dance Instructor
• Cooking Instructor
• Line Dancing Instructor
• Art Instructor

• Post secondary diploma in applied arts or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working with children, youth, adults and/or older adults, preferably in a recreational setting
• Excellent customer service, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Availability and flexibility to work daytime, evenings and weekends

• Lead instructional programs for participants of all ages
• Set up and clean up of all supplies and equipment
• Create a welcoming, safe, and positive environment for all participants
• Provide any modifications to planned programming where appropriate
• Communicate with participants and parents/guardians 
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Certifications relevant to the position if applicable