Instructor Swim Lessons - Toronto
4 hours ago
Job description
Hourly Rate:
$23.50 – Check out the YMCA's total compensation package
Location:
West End YMCA Health and Fitness Centre
Work Hours: 6 hours per week
Employment Type:
Contract Part Time Hourly - 6-month contract (Existing Vacancy)
Number of Vacancies: 2
Anticipated Start Date:
March 23, 2026
Deadline to Apply:
March 6, 2026 at 5:00pm
Be the Spark Join our dynamic team of Swim Instructors, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work
The Instructor Swim Lessons position teaches and examines using the YMCA Swim Lesson program curriculum and resources. Instructors develop weekly lesson plans that identify the unique needs of the participants. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.
In this role, you will:
Ensure all safety and life guarding procedures are adhered to, and respond in the event of an emergency as trained by the Association and the Lifesaving Society
Deliver course content and examine participants following established YMCA criteria
Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans
Recognize participant-learning styles and deliver content accordingly
Coach and develop participants to meet success
Communicate (verbal and written) child's progress to parents and Team Leaders
Maintain accurate, up to date weekly progress sheets and records for participants
Take attendance, ensure participants are signed into and out of the program
Set up and take down recreational, program, and other equipment as required – at the same time check that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and remove the damaged equipment immediately from circulation)
Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times
Participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events
Collaborate with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff, assist and encourage 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 & CPR level C
Current YMCA or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification
Previous experience instructing swim lessons an asset
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
Excellent written communication skills
Organizational skills
Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
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 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as 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 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team.
As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of color, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
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 accommodate your needs.
In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check.
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.
Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.
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