About the role
Job Description:
Note: There are strong internal candidates for this role.
#About the Role
Reporting to the Aquatic Centre Supervisor, the Instructor Tier 1 student provides safe and fun swim lessons to all participants. They must do so in accordance with the Lifesaving Society and CAR standards.
##Responsibilities
- Swim Instruction (75%)
- Plan and implement swimming lessons in accordance with the Lifesaving Society and facility program standards to ensure participant progress and safety.
- Demonstrate proper swimming techniques and rescue skills effectively for various ages and abilities.
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs and maintain participant engagement.
- Evaluate participant performance through regular assessment, providing constructive feedback to support skill development.
- Supervise swimmers during lessons to prevent incidents and respond promptly to emergencies.
- Customer Service and Public Relations (10%)
- Communicate with participants and parents/guardians regarding lesson progress, programs, schedules, policies, and safety expectations.
- Support community initiatives that enhance public awareness of water safety and recreation opportunities.
- Administrative and Professional Development (10%)
- Complete lesson plans, progress cards, evaluation sheets and attendance records accurately and on time.
- Maintain current certifications.
- Participate in in-service training sessions to remain updated on procedures, policies, and instructional best practices.
- Willing and able to share ideas and take constructive criticism.
##Qualifications
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Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification and a valid Standard First Aid with CPR-C/AED.
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Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Preference given to applicants who hold one or more of the following certifications: Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner/CPR-I, National Lifeguard Instructor, or who are current students.
Salary:$21.23 - $26.81 per hour
**Closing Date:**March 24, 2026
A (optional) cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Smith, Coordinator, 1234.pdf).
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.
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About the role
Job Description:
Note: There are strong internal candidates for this role.
#About the Role
Reporting to the Aquatic Centre Supervisor, the Instructor Tier 1 student provides safe and fun swim lessons to all participants. They must do so in accordance with the Lifesaving Society and CAR standards.
##Responsibilities
- Swim Instruction (75%)
- Plan and implement swimming lessons in accordance with the Lifesaving Society and facility program standards to ensure participant progress and safety.
- Demonstrate proper swimming techniques and rescue skills effectively for various ages and abilities.
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs and maintain participant engagement.
- Evaluate participant performance through regular assessment, providing constructive feedback to support skill development.
- Supervise swimmers during lessons to prevent incidents and respond promptly to emergencies.
- Customer Service and Public Relations (10%)
- Communicate with participants and parents/guardians regarding lesson progress, programs, schedules, policies, and safety expectations.
- Support community initiatives that enhance public awareness of water safety and recreation opportunities.
- Administrative and Professional Development (10%)
- Complete lesson plans, progress cards, evaluation sheets and attendance records accurately and on time.
- Maintain current certifications.
- Participate in in-service training sessions to remain updated on procedures, policies, and instructional best practices.
- Willing and able to share ideas and take constructive criticism.
##Qualifications
-
Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification and a valid Standard First Aid with CPR-C/AED.
-
Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
-
Preference given to applicants who hold one or more of the following certifications: Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner/CPR-I, National Lifeguard Instructor, or who are current students.
Salary:$21.23 - $26.81 per hour
**Closing Date:**March 24, 2026
A (optional) cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Smith, Coordinator, 1234.pdf).
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.