Youth Volunteer - Aquatic Swim Lessons

Westside Recreation Centre•Calgary, AB

33d

About The Position

Volunteers assist certified swim instructors with a variety of swim lesson activities for children and provide active supervision to ensure the safety of all participants.

Requirements

Between 13 and 17 years of age.
Completion of minimum of Emergency First Aid with CPR C or Bronze Medallion.
Completion of Volunteer Training – Provided by Westside.

Responsibilities

Actively assist the assigned swim instructor by maintaining safety supervision of children and management of students during class.
Assist the certified swim instructors and provide some coaching, demonstrations, and support to children in swim lessons.
Enforce all Westside pool rules.
Willing and adaptable to learning new processes and following procedures.
Welcome participants and customers as they enter the space or program.
Be helpful and courteous to staff and customers – direct patrons to the Lifeguard / Instructors if they have any questions.
Be aware and educated in all the emergency procedures.
Assist assigned instructor to ensure all lesson toys/equipment are put out in appropriate spots prior to the start of class.
Assist assigned instructor by actively monitoring during class by being a great role model: listen to the instructor, sit with the group during instructions, etc.
Arrive on time and ready for shift wearing proper uniform.
Regularly check messages and maintain communication with supervisors.
Be responsible for logging hours on appropriate time sheets.
Be enthusiastic!