Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

YMCA of Greater Toronto • Toronto, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our passionate Aquatics team and help us to achieve great things in our community! 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
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Excellent written communication skill and Organizational skills
• Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
• Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, including early mornings, days, evenings and weekend
• 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 swim lessons an asset
• Previous experience in lifeguarding an asset

Responsibilities

• Ensures all safety and life guarding procedures are adhered to, and in the event of an emergency respond as trained by the Association and the Lifesaving Society.
• Delivers course content and examines participants following established YMCA criteria.
• Develops and implements sequential weekly lesson plans.
• Recognizes participant learning styles and delivers content accordingly.
• Coaches and develops participants to meet success.
• Communicates (verbal and written) child’s progress to parents and Team Leaders.
• Maintains accurate, up to date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.
• Takes attendance, ensures participants are signed into and out of the program.
• Sets up and takes down recreational, program and other equipment as required – at the same time checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
• Ensures qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times
• Actively participates in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.
• In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assists and encourages program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.
• Ensures that all safety and life guarding procedures are adhered to, and in the event of an emergency respond as trained by the Lifesaving Society and YMCA.
• Ensures that members, volunteers and other staff adhere to pool conduct guidelines and maintain order in his/her designated area as a proactive approach to ensuring safety and accident prevention.
• Completes a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift.
• Assists staff team in some cleaning duties related to pool and equipment.
• Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
• Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
• Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.
• recognized as a great place to work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees