Aquatics Leadership Instructor

Job summary

The instructor is responsible for preparing and implementing aquatic program content while ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all participants. They must also perform administrative duties such as tracking attendance and reporting incidents to the Recreation Coordinator.

Job details

Do you love working with people, have excellent customer service skills, an outgoing personality and a passion for aquatics? We want to meet you! OUR LEADERSHIP INSTRUCTORS: Hourly pay rate: $33.39 - $35.96/hr * Prepare and implement program content based on program objectives outlined by the Town and/or certifying organization. * Prepare course facilities, teaching material and equipment. Prepare program outlines, lesson plans and material for participants as required. * Provide program instruction/leadership at the appropriate skill level of participants. CANDIDATES FOR THESE POSITIONS WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING TRAINING AND SKILLS: * Current certifications and teaching requirements for the Certification program being offered. * Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C * Demonstrated ability to facilitate training/instruction. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: * Perform administrative tasks (i.e. attendance, preparation, Injury and Incident Reports etc.) * Attend team meetings and training sessions. * Assist in providing a clean, healthy, safe environment for the program and ensure equipment is stored as required. * Immediately report incidents to the Recreation Coordinator or designate. ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND SKILLS REQUIRED: * Current Standard First Aid with CPR- C * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Please note that applicants for all aquatics positions must be 15 years of age or older at the start of employment, as established by the Ontario government in Regulation 565. Satisfactory passing of a vulnerable sector check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for these positions. The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738.

What you’ll do

The instructor is responsible for preparing and implementing aquatic program content while ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all participants. They must also perform administrative duties such as tracking attendance and reporting incidents to the Recreation Coordinator.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current certifications for the specific program offered, including Standard First Aid with CPR-C. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age and successfully pass a vulnerable sector check.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Aquatics instruction
• Leadership
• Customer service
• First aid
• CPR-C
• Lesson planning
• Program implementation
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Administrative tasks
• Safety management
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Administrative Functions
• First Aid
• Teaching
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Customer Service
• Incident Reporting
• Lesson Planning
• People Services
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support
• Leadership Instructor
• First Aid Instructor
• Personal Care Workers in Health Services Not Elsewhere Classified
• Health Education Specialists