Aquatic Leadership Instructor Advanced-Fall -NC405

File Number

Employee Group: Casual

Service Area

Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services

Division: Community Development and Grants

​ Job Type

Casual

# of Openings

Summary

Role

Reporting to the Supervisor, Aquatics, the Aquatic Leadership Instructor- Advanced is responsible for preparing and delivering aquatic leadership courses such as National Lifeguard, Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor courses. This casual position works as part of a team in a public facing fast paced aquatic environment providing high quality programs while providing excellent customer service.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead high quality aquatic leadership courses activities that meet the requirements of the governing body (ie Lifesaving Society)
• Supervise course participants and ensure safety at all times.
• Create and implement course plans with the support of resources provided by Lifesaving Society and Recreation and Sport Supervisors.
• Maintain daily records of attendance, accident reports, etc.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a positive and professional attitude when communicating with participants, parents, the public, and co-workers.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are in safe working condition and report any concerns to the Aquatic Coordinator/Supervisor.
• Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and human rights through practices and interactions with community partners, employees and individuals and support programs and initiatives that reflect this commitment.
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Health and Safety legislation and programs; actively promote a culture of safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Current Standard or Intermediate First Aid Certificate
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (SI) Certificate
• Current Lifesaving Society Instructor (LSI) Certificate
• Current National Lifeguard Certificate
• Vulnerable Persons Police Screening
• Certification as required for the course being taught ie National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner
• Life Saving Society Instructor Trainer

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate good communication, high energy, enthusiasm and continued positive attitude.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• High level of comfort in fast paced public facing environments.
• Second language is an asset (please indicate on resume).

Other Information

Updated qualifications include Standard or Intermediate First Aid (prior to the start of employment).

Starting Wage: $23.50 per hour.