The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 5th consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes and Statista Inc. In 2025, the City of Markham is ranked 2nd among municipalities in Canada and 12th overall for Government Services. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as well as our fiscal accountability. More than 366,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.
Applications are now being accepted for the Aquatics Assistant (Fall 2025) position in the Recreation Services Department, Community Services Commission. To apply please submit your resume and cover letter online by August 1, 2025.

JOB SUMMARY

Enjoy a positive and rewarding work environment with flexible scheduling options as you share your enthusiasm for aquatics. Work close to home, build your confidence and leadership skills and stay active and fit doing something you love.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

In addition to being at least 14 years old, you have the following required current qualifications:

• Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross.
• Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid.
• Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Provides quality customer service by answering inquiries while on duty.
• Servicing customers by maintaining clean change rooms, monitoring loitering in order to deter theft and reminding patrons to follow pool rules.
• Supervision of patrons using the water slide (top of the slide only).
• Ensures site, equipment and supplies are appropriately maintained to minimize health and safety risk at all times.
• Assists with deck and emergency procedure duties as qualified.
• Provides in-water assistance to Instructors.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to clean; communicates tactfully with customers.