City of Kitchener Careers

Aquatic Assistant

Job Status:  Continuous Part-Time

Pay & Grade: $21.00 Hourly Band: 1

Hours of Work:Up to 24 Hours per week

Initial location: Various Locations

Posting period:October 14, 2025 to October 21, 2025 (at 6:00pm)

Overview

The Aquatic Assistant supports aquatic staff in delivering programs and ensures a safe environment for the wading pool and waterslide. This role involves supervision, accident prevention, public education, and assisting with various tasks and events.

Responsibilities

• Assist aquatic staff in delivering aquatic programs.
• Ensure a safe environment for the wading pool and waterslide through supervision, accident prevention, and public education.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario Health Regulations and relevant legislation, as well as Policy and Procedures manuals.
• Take appropriate action to handle incidents, problems, and emergencies according to Divisional policies and procedures.
• Provide minor First Aid as needed.
• Assist with paperwork completion.
• Inform patrons of policies related to entry onto the deck area.
• Assist with special events.
• Conduct routine change room checks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Up to 1 month of related experience.
• Must provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
• Current Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross certification.
• Current Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor certification or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification.
• Current Lifesaving Society approved Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Department/Division:Community Services, Sport

Group: Non-Union/Management

Competition Number: 2025-212

Job Code: 9207

Number of positions: 25

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