Aquatic Instructor - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Aquatic Instructor Ongoing

Job Number:

47440

Do you like water, working with kids and the idea of every day being a little bit different? Working as an Aquatic Instructor will give you the flexibility you need in your schedule and awesome work experience Splashes, smiles and structure are your biggest issues as you make a direct impact on patrons visiting our facilities.

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Instruct aquatic lessons for children, youth and adults
Maintain a safe leisure centre environment for customers and staff in and around the water
Prepare lesson plans, evaluations, progress cards, routine reports, seasonal statistics and assessment sheets as required
Interact with staff and supervisors to keep current on new techniques
Participate in all applicable inservice training
Maintain instructional equipment used during lessons
Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 9 or higher and be a minimum of 15 years of age
Possession of Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor/Examiner Award (SFL)
Possession of Lifesaving Society Instructor/Examiner Award (LSI)
Possession of Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross or Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
Possession of current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid from a Government approved first aid provider (Emergency first Aid is not acceptable)
All awards must be kept current according to certifying organizations' standards
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques employed in water safety and lifesaving activities
Ability to act quickly and calmly in urgent situations
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and instructional skills
Ability to resolve conflict using diplomacy and problemsolving skills
Ability to speak another language would be considered an asset
Commitment to improve results of swim lessons and assisting coworkers and supervisors with tasks whenever needed
Hire is dependent on Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
Applicants may be tested
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit

_ Up to 50 temporary part-time ongoing positions_

Hours of Work:
Up to 30 hours per week. Ability to work holidays, evenings, and overnights as required.

Salary:
$ $ Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
JP/SK

Classification Title:
Aquatic Instructor

Posting Date:
Aug 4, 2023

Closing Date:
Aug 18, :59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to): 50 - Temporary Part-time

Union:
CUPE Local 30

Department:
Community Recreation and Culture

Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)