Team Leader Aquatics - Brampton, Canada - YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA of Greater Toronto

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Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Hourly Rate:
$ Check out the YMCA's total compensation package

Location:
Brampton Union St. YMCA Centre

Work Hours:

Employment Type:
Contract Hourly

Number of Vacancies: 2

Anticipated Start Date:
Immediately

Deadline to Apply:
March 31, 2023

Be the Spark Join our passionate Aquatics team and help us to achieve great things in our community

The Team Leader Aquatics will oversee the safe operation of swim lessons during their duty period, ensuring regulatory and YMCA standards are met.

The Team Leader coaches and develops YMCA Swim Instructors, working with the Supervisor to ensure YMCA quality standards are met.

In this role, you will:

Provide leadership and coaching to swim instructors to ensure all YMCA Quality Indicators are met in swimming lessons.
Manage sign in and sign out procedures during the transitions between classes to ensure children are safe at all times and best practices and procedures to ensure child safety are being followed consistently.
Ensure all regulatory and YMCA standards are met throughout the lesson period and responds immediately to rectify all safety and emergency concerns.
Continuously builds positive relationships with children, parents, staff, and volunteers during their shift, dealing with concerns as they arise.
Ensure program coverage gaps and other challenges are resolved as they emerge.
Manage the pool area to ensure appropriate allocation of space for each group.
Immediately assists instructors when classes become large or unmanageable; frequently participates in the class to demonstrate effective teaching techniques.
Provide support and is present during the entire duty period. Circulates through all program areas in rotation to ensure the above stated objectives are being met.
Remain visible and approachable at all times.
Manage administrative responsibility for attendance and waitlists as required.
Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
Actively participate 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL), Standard First Aid and CPR level C, YMCA Swim Instructor
Minimum of 1 year experience delivering YMCA Swim Lessons at the "effective" level
Minimum of 6 months experience coaching and developing others
Demonstrated experience in effective coaching and development skills
Welldeveloped interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
Ability to encourage and motivate members, volunteers and staff and to acknowledge and appreciate achievements and contributions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to deal effectively with escalated member concerns and achieve successful outcomes
Welldeveloped organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with computer software including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, including evenings and weekends

What you need to succeed:

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

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.

We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work.

We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.

Learn more in our strategic plan, _Ignite the Light_,_ which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to acc