Learn to Swim Instructor

City of Belleville•Belleville, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This temporary, part-time position is responsible for teaching and evaluating the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life Programs for all assigned ages and levels. Some Lifeguarding duties may also be required. Program locations are at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre and the Kinsmen Community Outdoor Pools. The role involves representing the City of Belleville with appropriate actions and conduct, instructing programs in accordance with Lifesaving Society standards, and ensuring the safety and supervision of participants. The instructor will also be knowledgeable of City Programs, possess strong public relation skills, attend aquatic staff training, complete lesson plans and report cards, evaluate participants, provide feedback, maintain a tidy facility, perform lifeguarding duties as scheduled, complete required forms, enforce pool rules, and remain physically fit and ready to respond to emergencies. First aid will be administered as needed, and other related duties may be performed as required by the Recreation, Culture & Community Services Department.

Requirements

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check ("CRC") with Vulnerable Sector Check ("VSC") prior to commencing work in this role.
A Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age prior to employment.
Hold the following minimum valid qualifications: Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard Award
Standard First Aid and C.P.R. ‘C’ Certification
Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Award

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service experience is an asset.
Previous experience working with children is an asset.
Previous experience in lifeguarding would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Represent the City of Belleville with appropriate actions and conduct.
Instruct the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life programs in accordance with their standards.
Be responsible for the safety and supervision of the participants and ensure the rules and regulations set out by the Department and/or outside organizations, are followed.
Be knowledgeable of City Programs and have strong public relation skills.
Attend all aquatic staff training and meetings as scheduled.
Complete weekly lesson plans, worksheets, and final report cards for each student.
Evaluate the program participants on an on-going basis during each session and submit results to the Head Instructor for review.
Provide regular feedback to learners and their parents on their progress.
Maintain a tidy and clean facility.
Assume the responsibility of lifeguarding, as scheduled.
Complete and submit required forms, i.e. injury forms, lesson plans, daily log sheets, etc.
Enforce all pool and facility rules.
Keep physical fit, alert, and ready to respond in any emergency.
Perform first aid as needed.
Perform other related duties as required by the Recreation, Culture & Community Services Department.