Instructor, Specialized Aquafitness - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Requisition ID: 8818

Department:
Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Service:
Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services
1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions - up to 24 hours per week

Salary Information:
$ $40.462 per hour (2023 rates of pay)

Various Shifts:
Days, Evenings, Weekends

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult

Location:
Various locations

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services

Application Close: 09/06/2024

JOB SUMMARY:

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.

You are responsible for teaching specialized aquafitness programming to participants in a safe and enjoyable manner while following the guidelines of the certifying agency, and in accordance with corporate and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of Grade 11 and current

Certifications from a recognized certifying organization (or equivalent as deemed acceptable by management)

Minimum of 6 months of experience or equivalent apprenticeship

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES:

Aquafitness Instructor Specialty certification (CALA, YM-YWCA, WaterART or other recognized certification)
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
AODA Accessibility/IASR Training
Current National Lifeguard Pool certificate is an asset
Current Oxygen Therapy or LSS Airway Management certificate is an asset

KNOWLEDGE:

Corporate and Departmental policies, guidelines and directives
City of Ottawa emergency response procedures
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
Knowledge of specialty area, including but not limited to, demographic needs, goals and objectives and how to safely design and facilitate specialty fitness programs

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Able to handle the stress of an emergency situation
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills
Understanding of and ability to communicate using verbal and nonverbal cues
Offer alternatives and options to participants
Understand contraindications for specialty populations
Vibrant, energetic, motivating teaching style
Professional appearance and demeanour while on duty
Report to work in ample time to be ready at the start of their shift
Possess the physical capability to perform the ongoing duties of the position, including ability to demonstrate all movement patterns and facilitate an active fitness class
Asset:
Strong interpersonal skills
Works well in a team environment
Reliable

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
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The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.