Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
YBC•Chilliwack, BC
•CA$24 - CA$26•Onsite
About The Position
The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor will report to the Aquatics Supervisor and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun aquatics environment. YMCA BC cares about raising healthy and resilient children, ensuring youth feel confident and supported and helping people feel healthy and connected to others in the community. We believe that everyone deserves to be healthy in spirit, mind and body. Our state- of-the-art centres of community offer a range of health, fitness, and aquatics programs for individuals and families.
Requirements
- Current Standard First Aid certificate (valid within 3 years)
- CPR level C and & AED certificate (valid within 1 year)
- National Lifeguard - Pool Option
- YSI or Swim Instructor Certification
- Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
- Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor
- Advanced leadership courses are an asset
Responsibilities
- Guard and teach swimming lessons in a positive and professional manner
- Develop and lead lesson plans for various programs and administer progressive evaluations for participants
- Enforce pool rules and safety regulations
- Perform water rescues and administer first aid or CPR when necessary
- Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
- Perform routine pool maintenance, as required
- Perform general administrative duties and record keeping responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property, by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained among all members and staff
- Promote philanthropy through the annual fundraiser campaign
- Strong work ethic and able to remain flexible
- Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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