Job Details

Working with the Town of Newmarket’s Recreation and Culture Team, means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community! Working in Recreation means being apart of something special, gaining valuable work experience and learning new skills. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with others with a passion to deliver high quality programs, events and services. One thing is for certain, you will love the experience and our participants will too!

The Successful Candidate will:

1.    Lead and mentor a team of Lifeguards and/or Instructors to ensure the safety and delivery of quality instructional, rental or drop in programming.
2.    Take the lead on any first aid emergencies with the primary objective of preserving life, prevent further injury and promote recovery.
3.    Respond to enquires from the public and provide ideas on improving customer experience.
4.    Lead engaging stations at staff training that will hone the staff’s skills and prepare them for upcoming sessions.
5.    Build rapport with facility staff by effectively communicating any environmental hazards that could impact the delivery of pool programming.
6.    Responsible for enforcing Town policies and procedures, while ensuring that facilities are securely opened and closed, ready to be used by the public.
7.    Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with departmental guidelines.

*For full listing of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.

1. Minimum 2 years experience as an Instructor/Lifeguard recommended.

2. Current holder of Lifesaving Swim Instructor/Lifesaving Instructor National Lifeguard (NL), Standard First Aid/CPR C, Lifesaving Society Aquatic Supervisor certification.

3. High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certification required.

4. Strong public relations, interpersonal, supervisory and leadership skills.

5. Ability to deal effectively and courteously with staff, public, program participants and user groups.

6. Must be able to work flexible shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

7. Experience and strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.

8. Current Safe Management/Non-Violent Crisis Prevention certification or equivalent required.

9. Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.

Please Note: Certifications are not required at time of application but must be obtained prior to job commencement. The Town of Newmarket may offer opportunities for certification.

Disclaimer: Candidates whose Standard First Aid certification expires after June 22, 2026 must renew their certification through a WSIB-approved provider and obtain the new Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C certification at candidates own cost.