Instructor Swim Lessons

YMCA of Greater Toronto•Toronto, ON

5d•CA$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor Swim Lessons position teaches and examines using the YMCA Swim Lesson program curriculum and resources. Instructors develop weekly lesson plans that identify the unique needs of the participants. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.

Requirements

Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL), Standard First Aid & CPR level C
Current YMCA or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
Excellent written communication skills
Organizational skills
Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, weekday afternoons, 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
Legally entitled to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

Previous experience instructing swim lessons an asset

Responsibilities

Ensure all safety and life guarding procedures are adhered to, and respond in the event of an emergency as trained by the Association and the Lifesaving Society
Deliver course content and examine participants following established YMCA criteria
Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans
Recognize participant-learning styles and deliver content accordingly
Coach and develop participants to meet success
Communicate (verbal and written) child’s progress to parents and Team Leaders
Maintain accurate, up to date weekly progress sheets and records for participants
Take attendance, ensure participants are signed into and out of the program
Set up and take down recreational, program, and other equipment as required – at the same time check that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and remove the damaged equipment immediately from circulation)
Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times
Participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events
Collaborate with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff, assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location
Perform other duties as assigned