Swimming Assistant

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Job Description
Summer 2026

Job Title: Swim Assistant
Duration: 6-8 Weeks – Temporary – Full Time
Start Date: June 30th, 2026
Finish Date: August 22nd, 2026
Location: Mindemoya, ON
Wage: $1+.20



Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the CAO/Clerk or their designate and the mentorship of

the Events Coordinator, the Swim Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Swim

Instructor. They will provide in-water assistance during swimming lessons for children

aged 3+. They will help administer the Lifesaving Society Learn to Swim program while

prioritizing and maintaining the participant's safety, along with a safe swim environment

at all times. They will also assist with communicating with participants and parents and

keeping records of participant progress. The swim instructor will also assist in

maintaining lesson equipment and perform regular monitoring to ensure all equipment is

in safe working condition. The purpose of this position is also to provide quality work

experience and provide an opportunity for students to develop and improve their

employment skills.


Key Responsibilities

. Assist with facilitating swimming lessons for beginners, improvers

and advanced swimmers, while following the Lifesaving Society

regulations and standards.

. Assist with ensuring safety of participants and surrounding

environment, including checking that life-saving equipment is in

working order.

. Interact with participants and parents regarding questions and

concerns about the offered lessons and student performance.

. Assist with maintaining a professional and welcoming environment

and provide positive direction and work co-operatively with the

Swim Assistant towards the safety and well-being of program

participants.

. Schedule meetings in coordination with the Event Coordinator for

mentorship.

. Submit weekly time sheets to the Municipal Office within deadlines.


Job Requirements:

. Eligible students must be planning to return to school full time in the fall.

. Be eligible to work in Canada as well as be at least 15 years of age upon

commencement of employment.

. Have Bronze Cross Certification. Willingness to learn.


Reporting Relationship:

The Discovery Centre Host shall be under the direct supervision of the CAO/Clerk or
their designate, and under the mentorship of the Event Coordinator, and is expected to
take direction from, and report to the individuals indicated.

Intake will remain open until positions are filled.



Please direct all inquiries, requests for job descriptions and applications to:

Alison Sloss
Event Coordinator
Municipality of Central Manitoulin
Phone: 705-377-5726
Email: asloss@centralmanitoulin.ca
www.centralmanitoulin.ca/careers