Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

YMCA of Greater Toronto•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic team of Lifeguards and Swim Instructors, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work! 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. The Lifeguard position maintains a safe aquatic environment at all times, including meeting regulatory and YMCA requirements.

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
Previous experience instructing swim lessons an asset
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
Current Certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL) Award, Standard First Aid & CPR level “C”
Previous experience in lifeguarding an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 swim lessons an asset
Previous experience in lifeguarding 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.
Ensure that members, volunteers, and other staff adhere to pool conduct guidelines and maintain order in their designated area as a proactive approach to ensuring safety and accident prevention.
Complete a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift.
Assist the staff team in some cleaning duties related to the pool and equipment.
Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; take a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represent the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
Understand the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Children's Aid Society.
Understand the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
Perform other related duties to fulfill commitment to quality programs for all members as assigned from time to time by supervisor.