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- Employment type
- Internship / apprenticeship
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Oct 16, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Teach swim classes safely, professionally, and in an engaging manner. Prepare long-term lesson plans, maintain training records, provide student feedback, and complete mid-term and final reports.
Job details
Home Employment Swim Instructors Location: East Hants Aquatic Centre We are currently accepting applications for Swim Instructors to join our Aquatics team at the East Hants Aquatic Centre. The East Hants Aquatic Centre is a busy community hub that includes a six-lane, 25-metre lap pool, leisure pool with spray features and ramp access, lazy river resistance moving-water pool, waterslide, climbing, outdoor splash park, multi-purpose room, and many more modern features. Our Swim Instructors are responsible for instructing classes in a safe, fun, and professional manner, completing long-term lesson plans, maintaining training records, providing feedback to students, and completing mid-term and final reports. The ideal Instructor candidates will have the following certifications and background: Bronze Cross with BWFA (IWFA preferred) NL considered an asset (eligible to be considered for role including Lifeguard if have NL) Swim Instructor Past experience with instructing aquatics classes, or a willingness to learn. Solid understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a customer-focused environment. Scheduling options may include daytime, evenings, or weekends. Please indicate your availability in your application. All aquatics positions are subject to child abuse registry and criminal records checks. Hourly Rate: $19.75 hour Deadline to apply: Ad will stay open until positions are filled. If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@easthants.ca or (902) 883-6216. Deadline to apply: Ad will stay open until positions are filled See The Complete Job Description If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@easthants.ca or 902-883-6203. Apply Required fields are marked (required) Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter and resume to apply for this job. Name (required) Email Address (required) Phone (required) File Upload (required) Only PDF documents are accepted. If you are a human seeing this field, please leave it empty.
What you’ll do
Teach swim classes safely, professionally, and in an engaging manner. Prepare long-term lesson plans, maintain training records, provide student feedback, and complete mid-term and final reports.
Requirements
Candidates must have Bronze Cross with BWFA certification, and a Swim Instructor certification; IWFA is preferred. National Lifeguard certification is an asset, and prior experience teaching aquatics classes is helpful, though candidates willing to learn may be considered.
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Swim Instruction
- Aquatics Class Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Training Record Maintenance
- Student Feedback
- Student Assessment
- Water Safety
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging
- Customer Service
Job areas
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Security & Safety
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