Swim Instructor - Halifax, Canada - YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Swim Instructor

Reports To:
Aquatics Manager

Position Status:
Part-Time

Salary:
$ $17.60 per hour

Location:
John W. Lindsay YMCA

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun - in a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.

There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places.

When you join our team, you don't just get a job - you'll embark on an exciting path in career development.

You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages a sense of belonging in their community.

The Opportunity

Our Aquatics team plays an important role in ensuring our aquatics department is a safe and inclusive space, that offers excellence in its facilitation and delivery of Aquatics lessons for all participants.

Reporting to the Aquatics Manager, our aquatics staff are integral to ensure our core values and mandate are delivered in a meaningful, safe, positive and inclusive way for each participant.

Responsibilities

Supervise participants at all times and ensure a safe environment in regard to conduct, safety education/intervention, regulatory and policy compliance, and equipment usage
Recognize and prevent potentially dangerous situations, using approved techniques for supervision of aquatic areas and users, in emergency situations; providing water rescue, first aid, and follow up. Complete any safety documentation and reporting as required
Conduct routine inspections of facility's public areas to ensure hazards are corrected and mitigated, maintenance issues are addressed, and participant safety is maintained
Develop and deliver Aquatics programming, in keeping with YMCA Core Value System, Swim Instructor Guidelines, Serving All Members (SAM) standards, and ensuring a high level of participant satisfaction
Build, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with participants, community members, staff and volunteers through positive internal/external communications, timely response to questions and issue resolution

Qualifications & Skills

13 years' experience in delivery of aquatic youth and adult programming and/or lifeguarding
NLS, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification; previous YMCA swim instruction experience an asset
YMCA Swim Instructor, or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
Demonstrated safety conscious mindset and Standard First Aid/CPR certification required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bilingual in French, Arabic, etc. an asset
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility to work irregular hours as required

We Offer

Individual and Family YMCA Membership options

We look forward to hearing from you

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to selfidentify._