Job Type:
Permanent
Department:
Hourly Wage:
$21.43
Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):
October 28, 2026
Openings:
75
Position Summary
About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.
Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.
What We Offer?
This position is eligible for the following:
• Starting Hourly Rate: $ 21.43
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and option to participate in the OMERS pension plan
• Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
• For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton
Position Summary
The Town of Milton Community Services Department is currently accepting applications for the part-time seasonal positions of Aquatic Instructor to provide quality swimming lesson instruction at Town operated pools.
Major Job Responsibilities
Major Job Responsibilities
- Plan and teach effective and engaging swimming lessons using learner-centered approaches that appeal to a variety of preferred learning styles
- Coach and teach participants of all ages and abilities using age-appropriate activities and techniques; adapt teaching approaches to the specific needs and abilities of each participant
- Evaluate and record skill performance and progress of participants using the continuous evaluation approach throughout each program
- Supervise participants and maintain complete vigilance to minimize risks, and be ready to respond at all times
- Enforce the pool rules through communication with participants as required; educate participants about safe behaviour at the pool and during lessons
- Follow policies and procedures as outlined in the staff manual in all decision making, program planning and public relations
- Establish positive relationships and work cooperatively with staff and participants in maintaining a high level of morale and ensuring clear communication
- Report all minor and major accidents, problems, disturbances, incidents and site damage to your supervisor, ensuring all appropriate forms are filled out accurately and completely
- Comply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with department objectives.
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Hold Bronze Medallion certification
- Current Bronze Cross certification
- Current Lifesaving Society, Swim Instructor certification
- Current Lifesaving Instructor certification
- Current Standard OR Intermediate First Aid & CPR C certification
- High Five PHCD Certification
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
- Strong Customer service, leadership and organizational skills
- Effective Teaching skills
- Knowledge of quality aquatic program standards, qualifications
- Excellent communication, problem solving and inter-personal skills
- Ability to work well and independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to develop, execute, and modify lesson plans
- Proficient swimming ability
- Ability to complete 400 metre swim within 11 minutes
- Ability to recover 10lb object and submerged person from 3m depth
Preferred Qualifications
- Volunteer experience in Aquatics
- Background in competitive swimming
- Experience working with children
- Experience working with persons with disabilities
- Current National Lifeguard
Note to Applicants
This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.
We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
Accommodations
Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on October 27, 2026.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.
