Aquatic Leadership Conductor

Department and Commission: Recreation Services Department, Community Services Commission
Affiliation: Non Union
Vacancy Type: New
Posting Date: October 16, 2026
Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

About the City of Markham

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Join us and make a lasting difference!

Applications are now being received for the Aquatics Leadership Conductor position in the Recreation Services Department, Community Services Commission. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume online. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis as positions are available. Please apply by December 1, 2026

In your cover letter please specify which level(s) of Swim Specialist you are applying to.

• Aquatic Leadership Conductor 1 - First Aid
• Aquatic Management/Supervisor - Airway Management, NL Instructor, Trainer

Locations: All City of Markham Pool locations (Cornell Community Centre, Angus Glen Community Centre, Centennial Community Centre, Milliken Mills Community Centre, Thornhill Community Centre, Thornlea Pool and Aaniin Community Centre)

Job Summary:
Plans, organizes, instructs and leads specialty swimming programs (First Aid, Airway Management, NL Instructor, Lifesaving/ Swim Instructor, AMT - Aquatic Management Training, AST -­ Aquatic Supervisor Training, Train the trainer NL, Lifesaving/ Swim Instructors, First Aid) for participants and trainees in a range of specialty areas for adults and youth. Teaches according to industry standards. Evaluates participants, while ensuring a positive and safe environment for all participants and peers.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Facilitates and leads and supervises a specialty swimming program to participants of all ages. Teaches skills required for the specific program. The purpose of the instruction context is to create an understanding of the techniques and skills of the sport/activity or procedure.
• Organizes and writes lesson plans and short­ term core plans to facilitate progressive learning according to the set guidelines and specific to the abilities of each group.
• Prepares and presents an orientation to patrons/participants at the beginning of each program session including general rules and procedures of the program being taught and safety measures to be followed.
• Various administrative duties as required

Qualifications (all levels):

• Current Lifesaving Society Instructor
• Current Lifesaving Society Intermediate First Aid with CPR “C”
• Good customer service and communication (written and verbal) skills to coach, mentor and train a diverse range of generally adult students enrolled in one of the specialty aquatics programs.
• Good Leadership skills
• Effective computer and research skills an asset.
• Ability to work tactfully with other staff as part of a team.
• Positive attitude.
• Enjoys working with people of all ages.
• Ability and fitness level to perform aquatics instruction and rescue skills to standard.
• Current Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Letter is required.

Qualifications Specific to each Specialist Level:

Aquatic Leadership Conductor/Swim Specialist 1: ($30.45 Hourly)

• 30 to 40 hours of additional training beyond their Aquatics Instructor designation, including the Examiner Standard Clinic and additional relevant courses for the Program being taught are required.
• Some prior experience in an Instructor capacity is preferred with demonstrated instructing skills.
• Examiner certification for course being taught. (e.g. First Aid Instructors)
• Current Advanced Instructor certification/status

Aquatic Management/Supervisor : ($37.45 Hourly)

• 40 -­ 50 hours of additional training beyond their Aquatic Instructor designation, including the Examiner Standard Clinic.
• Significant experience in an Aquatics Supervisory capacity or in the capacity of either a Lifeguard or an Instructor
  with leadership responsibilities is required to deliver the Aquatics Supervisory Training Program and/or to deliver
  the NL Instructor Trainer Program.
• Current Instructor and Examiner status for course being taught (e.g. NL Instructor Course, Aquatics Supervisory Training Instructor Course)
• Instructors and Trainers certification.
• Forty hours of additional apprenticeship is required for the NL and Instructor Trainer programs in addition to the 25 to 30 hours of in-class training.
• Current Instructor and Examiner status for course being taught
• Current Lifesaving Society Airway Management and Instructors’ Course or Instructor Trainer Course; or NL Instructor course

CORE VALUES

At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.

• Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high-quality efficient and customer-centric service that exceeds expectations.
• Accountability: our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
• People-Focused: putting people first.
• Trust: the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
• Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.

We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions, and leadership approach.

Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check

AI Disclosure

At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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