Job Description

University Settlement

23 Grange Road, Toronto ON M5T 1C3 Telephone: 416-598-3444 Fax: 416-598-4401

Website: www.universitysettlement.ca Charitable #: 119279412RR0001

Over 100 Years of Service in the Community

Job Title:

Aquafit Instructor

Department:

Recreation

Reports to:

Recreation Supervisor

Posted:

August 28, 2025

Overview:

University Settlement is a multi-service agency that was founded in 1910 and has the distinction of being one of the first community-based social service centres in the City of Toronto. The organization's three offices are part of culturally rich and vibrant neighborhoods in downtown Toronto and North York.

With a full-time and part-time staff of approximately 150, University Settlement delivers programs to address the needs of more than 10,000 unique users annually in a number of diverse areas including settlement services, English language classes, children's programs, employment training, senior services, music and arts education, daycare and recreation programs.

The Recreation Department offers a wide variety of programming for children, youth and adults including basketball and badminton, yoga classes, camp and after school programs for children, aquatics and our full-service Fitness Centre. Our recreation programs serve a wide cross-section of our community. Aquatics programming includes group and private swim lessons for all ages, a swim team, Aqua Fit, pre-school classes, length swim, and family swim opportunities

Job Function:

This position carries the responsibility for the safety, welfare, education and leadership of clients participating in Aquafit Classes at University Settlement.

Qualifications:

Current Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance (CALA), WATERART or equivalent to certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant experience in instructing Aquafit

Current CPR and Standard First Aid Certification

Assets include:

2nd language

Non-profit experience

Experience working/volunteering in a multi-cultural setting

Current National Lifeguard (NL) award (an asset, but not required)

Responsibilities

Plan and provide safe and appropriately challenging fitness activities for patrons of Aquafit.

Provide safe instruction to all different levels of fitness levels and training.

Assist in the evaluation of the success of the program, provide feedback, new ideas and recommendations for the next session.

Assist aquatic staff with emergencies.

Complete attendance and other reports as needed.

Be positive, helpful, and welcoming always.

Respond or direct participant inquiries or concerns.

Perform additional duties as required by the Recreation Supervisor.

Terms of Employment:

A valid Police Reference Check with vulnerable sector screening, satisfactory to University Settlement is a requirement of this position.

Schedule:

Mondays 10-11AM

Starting Date:

September 10, 2025

Hourly Rate:

$38.29/hour

Details:

Part-Time, Unionized Position

To apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume by September 5 to Luka Vuckovic, Recreation Supervisor at aquatics@universitysettlement.ca.

*University Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank everyone for submitting an application; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted

For further information about University Settlement, please visit www.universitysettlement.ca

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $38.39 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 4 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

teaching: 1 year (preferred) Education & Instruction Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person