Instructor Examiner Lifesaving (Standard First Aid)

YMCA of Greater Toronto•Toronto, ON

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifesaving Instructor and Examiner teaches and examines specific course content, using Lifesaving Society and YMCA equipment, resources and materials. Instructors develop course lesson plans that incorporate different learning styles. In this role, you will teach in the aquatic area, ensure all safety and life guarding procedures are followed, and respond in emergencies as trained by the Association and the Lifesaving Society. You will deliver course content and examine participants following Lifesaving Society criteria. You will plan, organize, and implement course lesson plans, recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly. You will coach and develop participants for success, ensure qualifications and certifications are current as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards. You will participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events. You will collaborate with program members, volunteers, and YMCA staff, assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current Certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL), Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification OR Intermediate First Aid and CPR level C certification issued by a WSIB approved provider prior to the first day of work, Lifesaving Instructor and Examiner
Previous experience Instructing Lifesaving Courses an asset
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with participants
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail
Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, including early mornings, days, evenings and weekends
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Nice To Haves

Previous experience Instructing Lifesaving Courses

Responsibilities

Teach in the aquatic area, ensure all safety and life guarding procedures are followed, and respond in emergencies as trained by the Association and the Lifesaving Society.
Deliver course content and examine participants following Lifesaving Society criteria.
Plan, organize, and implement course lesson plans.
Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly.
Coach and develop participants for success.
Ensure qualifications and certifications are current as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards.
Participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.
Collaborate with program members, volunteers, and YMCA staff, assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.
Perform other duties as assigned.