Aquatic Instructor - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Number:48959**Do you like water, working with kids and the idea of every day being a little bit different? Think about becoming an Aquatic Instructor. It's like working on a beach without having to worry about the sand Splashes, Smiles and Structure are your biggest challenges as you make a direct impact on the youth of Edmonton. If having fun while getting paid makes sense to you, take a look below to see what we are looking for out of our Aquatic Instructors

Instruct aquatic lessons for children, youth, and/or adults, schools and other communitybased groups
Maintain a safe environment for customers and staff in and around the water and at the leisure center
Prepare lesson plans, evaluations, progress cards, routine reports, seasonal statistics and assessment sheets as required
Participate as a Water Safety Ambassador at a variety of facilities Interact with staff and supervisors to keep current on new techniques
Participate in all applicable inservice training
Maintain instructional equipment used during lessons

Qualifications:

Completed 9th grade and a minimum of 15 years of age
Lifesaving Society Swim for Life (SFL) Certification
Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) (LSS)
Intermediate First Aid, CPR Level C and AED Award is required (workplace approved)
Bronze Cross (LSS) or National Lifeguard Certification (LSS)
All awards must be kept current according to certifying organizations' standards
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and instructional skills
Ability to resolve conflict using diplomacy and problem solving skills
Commitment to continuously improving swimming lesson results and assisting coworkers and supervisors with tasks whenever needed
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) is considered an asset. This may require business auto insurance
Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
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
Applicants may be tested

_ Up to 1 temporary part-time position for up to 11 months_

Hours of Work:
A minimum of 60 hours bi-weekly at various facilities. Must be available for daytime, evenings and weekends year-round.

Salary:
$ $ Hourly)

Work Locations:
You will be required to teach at various facilities throughout the City; ACT Aquatic & Recreation Centre, Clareview Community Recreation Centre, Eastglen Leisure Centre, Londonderry Fitness & Leisure Centre, O'Leary Fitness & Leisure Centre, Grand Trunk Fitness & Leisure Centre, Jasper Place Fitness & Leisure Centre, Peter Hemingway Fitness Centre, Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre, Kinsmen Sports & Fitness Centre, Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre, Hardisty Fitness & Leisure Centre, Mill Woods Recreation Centre, The Meadows Community Recreation Centre, Confederation Leisure Centre and Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
DS/JF

Classification Title:
Aquatic Instructor

Posting Date:
Feb 20, 2024

Closing Date:
Mar 5, :59:00 PM (MST)

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

Union:
CUPE Local 30

Department:
Community Recreation and Culture

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