Aquatics Speciality Instructor (Casual)
About the role
Department Community Services
Hours of Work Casual, Part-Time
Rate of Pay $35.33 after probation
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Parks, Arenas & Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Supervisor or
designate the Aquatics Specialty Instructor is responsible for providing instruction and
supervision for programs such as Fitness, Synchro, Lifesaving Swim Lessons, and Diving while
ensuring the safety of all participants. The role also involves monitoring and recording pool
conditions, maintaining equipment readiness for both regular and emergency use, and upholding
good housekeeping standards in all pool areas. Additionally, the instructor will prepare lesson
plans and evaluations in advance to ensure effective program delivery.
KEY DUTIES PERFORMED:
- Provide instruction, supervision and ensures safety for swimming and other aquatic programs
in the specialty area of Fitness, Synchro, Swim Lessons and Diving.
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Monitors and records pool conditions when necessary.
-
Ensures that all necessary equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate or
emergency use.
-
Maintains good housekeeping in all areas of the pool.
-
Prepares lesson plans and evaluations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:
- Completion of Instructor Certification related to programs taught:
a. Fitness instruction: Certification from a recognized organization.
b. Lifesaving Swim for Life Instructor.
c. Synchronized swimming instruction: BC Synchro Association recognized
certification.
d. Springboard diving instruction: BC Diving Association recognized certification.
e. Water polo instruction: BC Water Polo Association recognized certification.
- Compliance with and approval of Security/Reliability Clearance and Criminal Record
Search (including vulnerable sector).
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Certification in Standard First Aid with CPR C.
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The ability to perform all the duties outlined in a safe manner following established
Facility Procedures, Occupational, Health & Safety Rules, and Violence in the Workplace
policies and W.C.B. Regulations (i.e. WHMIS).
NOTE: The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work and are not to be construed as a
complete list of the duties normally to be performed under a job title or those duties temporarily performed outside the normal
line of work.
Aquatics Speciality Instructor (Casual)
About the role
Department Community Services
Hours of Work Casual, Part-Time
Rate of Pay $35.33 after probation
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Parks, Arenas & Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Supervisor or
designate the Aquatics Specialty Instructor is responsible for providing instruction and
supervision for programs such as Fitness, Synchro, Lifesaving Swim Lessons, and Diving while
ensuring the safety of all participants. The role also involves monitoring and recording pool
conditions, maintaining equipment readiness for both regular and emergency use, and upholding
good housekeeping standards in all pool areas. Additionally, the instructor will prepare lesson
plans and evaluations in advance to ensure effective program delivery.
KEY DUTIES PERFORMED:
- Provide instruction, supervision and ensures safety for swimming and other aquatic programs
in the specialty area of Fitness, Synchro, Swim Lessons and Diving.
-
Monitors and records pool conditions when necessary.
-
Ensures that all necessary equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate or
emergency use.
-
Maintains good housekeeping in all areas of the pool.
-
Prepares lesson plans and evaluations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:
- Completion of Instructor Certification related to programs taught:
a. Fitness instruction: Certification from a recognized organization.
b. Lifesaving Swim for Life Instructor.
c. Synchronized swimming instruction: BC Synchro Association recognized
certification.
d. Springboard diving instruction: BC Diving Association recognized certification.
e. Water polo instruction: BC Water Polo Association recognized certification.
- Compliance with and approval of Security/Reliability Clearance and Criminal Record
Search (including vulnerable sector).
-
Certification in Standard First Aid with CPR C.
-
The ability to perform all the duties outlined in a safe manner following established
Facility Procedures, Occupational, Health & Safety Rules, and Violence in the Workplace
policies and W.C.B. Regulations (i.e. WHMIS).
NOTE: The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work and are not to be construed as a
complete list of the duties normally to be performed under a job title or those duties temporarily performed outside the normal
line of work.