Job Description
Job Details
Part-Time
Posting Status
Open to current Town of Oakville employees and external applicant
Closing Date
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on December 31, 2026.
This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and December 31, 2026.
As an aquatic fitness instructor, you will conduct aquatic fitness classes in a safe, enjoyable environment demonstrating good class control and advanced training as related to the specialized program. Additional responsibilities include:
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
- Be ready to start the class at the advertised start time and finish within the allotted time.
- Lead the designated class in a professional manner and create a safe, enjoyable climate.
- Plan and implement an aquatic exercise class to meet the needs of all participants following recommended industry standards. Provide group exercise instruction and supervision while effectively ensuring the safety of all participants. (Permission to work at own pace, monitor heart rate throughout class, be aware of physical limitations of participants and offer modifications)
- Maintain excellent customer service when dealing with all customers and only provide information in your area of expertise.
- Follow appropriate channels of communication in dealing with staff and public. Concerns/information that could impact the quality and safe delivery of the program should be forwarded to the Deck Supervisor or Recreation Coordinator in a timely manner.
- Attend all staff training and meetings pertinent to the position.
- Read, understand and abide by all Town and department standards, corporate policies and procedures, including Human Resource policies, emergency procedures, fire plan, health and safety procedures and WHMIS and respond appropriately to all situations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- AQX, CALA, WaterArt (Speedo), ATRI or AEA , Standard First Aid CPR Level C
Please note that this position requires a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment. Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record check.
DATED: December 23, 2025
The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.
This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.