Specialty Aquatics Instructor III - Loyalist Township

Loyalist Township is a growing community of over 18,000 residents situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario between the Town of Greater Napanee and the City of Kingston. The Township is a blend of rural and urban areas with a number of smaller hamlets throughout, including its very own island community, accessible by ferry. It is an outdoor-lovers dream, with a Great Lake on the doorstep and beautiful Canadian shield lakes and provincial parks minutes away to the north. Next door is the historic City of Kingston, which boasts an amazing downtown core right on Lake Ontario, full of excellent restaurants and nightlife offerings. We are also connected to large urban centres by the 401, with the GTA two hours to the west and Ottawa two hours to the east.

It’s an exciting time to join Loyalist Township! Be part of something new and make a splash in your community at our brand-new aquatics facility at the WJ Henderson Community Centre. If you’re passionate about water safety, teamwork, and creating a fun, welcoming environment, this is your moment. Dive in and join us today!

This role is an integral part of service delivery for residents and visitors of Loyalist Township. Reporting to the Aquatics Coordinator, the Specialty Aquatics Instructor III is responsible for providing a safe aquatic environment and delivering high quality instruction in various Lifesaving Society advance programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a fun and safe aquatic environment for patrons.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service.
• Enforce pool rules and policies in a polite and professional manner.
• Instruct and/or examine any combination of courses from List A, List B, and List C.

List A: Lifesaving Society courses

- Bronze Star
- Bronze Medallion
- Bronze Cross
- Emergency First Aid
- Standard First Aid
- National Lifeguard
- Aquatic Management courses
- Pool Operator
- Supervision, Evaluation, & Enhancement (SEE) Auditor
- Aquatic Safety Inspector
- Aquatic Safety Auditor
- Lifesaving Officials
- Examiners Clinics
- Swim Instructor
- Lifesaving Instructor
- National Lifeguard Instructor
- First Aid Instructor
- Aquatic Management Instructor
- Officials Instructor

List B: Aquafit certification course- Various instructor certifications or workshops offered by the Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance (CALA), WaterArt, or other recognized aquafit certifying body.

List C: National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) courses-Various NCCP certifications or workshops.

• Evaluate the program participants based on course requirements.
• Set up any needed equipment before classes start and clean up equipment from the deck when the lessons are done. Report any broken or damaged equipment to the Aquatics Coordinator
• Complete administrative tasks such as updating class rosters, worksheets, recording class attendance, as needed.
• Respond to emergencies according to NL standards including reporting all incidents and completion of forms.
• Work as part of a team, communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and patrons in all situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Note: All activities are expected to be performed in a safe manner, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, along with Corporate Safety policies, procedures and programs. In addition, all necessary personal protective equipment must be used and maintained in good condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• *National Lifeguard Award (NL).
• *Standard First Aid with CPR “C” (minimum) from WSIB recognized certifying body.
• *Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
• *Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructor
• *Lifesaving Society Examiner – Bronze
•  High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).
•  All of the above certifications plus at least one additional Lifesaving Society certification from each of List A AND List B OR List C below:

• List A – Lifesaving Society Instructor certifications

• National Lifeguard Instructor (any stream)
• Examiner – National Lifeguard (any stream)
• First Aid Instructor
• Examiner – First Aid
• Aquatic Management Instructor
• Pool Operator Instructor
• Supervision, Evaluation, & Enhancement (SEE) Auditor Instructor
• Aquatic Safety Inspector Instructor
• Aquatic Safety Auditor Instructor
• Lifesaving Officials Instructor

• List B – Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer certifications

• Swim Instructor Trainer
• Lifesaving Instructor Trainer
• National Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
• First Aid Instructor Trainer
• Aquatic Management Instructor Trainer
• Officials Instructor Trainer

• List C – Other Certifications

• Aquafit Instructor Trainer or similar certification from a recognized Aquafit certification program
• NCCP Coach Developer

^ List C certified Specialty Aquatics Instructor III’s are not required to hold National Lifeguard, Lifesaving Instructor, Emergency Fist Aid Instructor, or have an Examiner – Bronze appointment

• Experience working within the aquatic field.
• Previous customer service experience

•  Knowledge of the principles of physical skill acquisition
• Strong judgment skills in evaluation and decision making
• Ability to strictly follow curriculum as laid out by the Lifesaving Society or other governing body
• Excellent communication skills
• Exhibit outstanding public relations skills in all interactions
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently in a team environment with a demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships.
•  Ability to take initiative and complete work in a detail oriented and timely manner.
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Ability to command authority when providing direction to patrons
• Ability to instruct candidates of all ages
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

• Reliable transportation
• Obtain and maintain satisfactory vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check (CPIC).

Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal-Other aquatics staff, Facility Operators, other recreation team members.
• External-Community groups, clubs, patrons and members of the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Indoor pool environment
• Exposure to noise (patrons, whistles)
• Exposure to chemicals used in the pool
• Heat & humidity of pool environment
• Must be able to stand/walk on pool desk for prolonged periods
• Constant visual awareness of surroundings.
• Lift Weight: must be able to bring an unconscious person from the bottom of the pool to the surface/edge and remove a person from the pool (50+kgs); Carrying equipment (<50kgs)

Note: The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted as a complete description. Loyalist Township reserves the right to amend this position description at any time.

Loyalist Township values a diverse workforce and looks to attract and retain people who will work together to provide excellent service to our residents, visitors, business partners, and each other. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to promoting the quality of life and prosperity of our community, come join us!

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Loyalist Township is pleased to accommodate the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment and selection process. Please contact the Human Resources team at hr@loyalist.ca or 613-386-7351 ext. 149 if you require accommodation.

How to Apply: 

Interested applicants are invited to apply online through our Careers website by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026.