Team Leader - Langford, Canada - YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

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YMCA-YWCA

Vancouver Island

Team Leader - Aquatics
**Westhills YMCA-YWCA (Langford, BC)

Vacancies:1

Position:
Permanent Full-Time

Placement:
June 2023***
Salary:Starting at $46,396/year, increasing to $49,676/year after successful completion of the
probationary period.

Hours:35 hours per week; Tuesday through Saturday work week.
Tuesday & Thursday 12:00-7:30pm, Wednesday & Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm, Friday 10:30am-6:00pm

Nature and Scope:

The Team Leader-Aquatics will assist in supervising and participate in lifeguarding and instruction of
aquatic programming, ensuring progressive swimming instruction in the Y aquatic system. Reporting to
the Program Coordinators-Aquatics and Program Supervisor-Aquatics, the Team Leader-Aquatics will be
responsible for the safe and effective operation of the day-to-day activities on the pool deck, the quality
of aquatic programs and the maintenance and cleanliness of the aquatic facility through primarily direct
delivery responsibilities.
positive, caring, service-oriented environment. A willingness to work a flexible schedule is required.

This permanent full-time position is entitled to a YMCA-YWCA individual membership; 15 days vacation;
and a cost-shared benefits package (after completion of the probationary period) which includes:

Extended Health Care, Drug Plan, Dental, Vision, EAP
Life Insurance and AD&D
Long Term Disability
YMCA Canada Pension Plan (eligible after one year)

Responsibilities:

Assist the Program Coordinators-Aquatics and Program Supervisor-Aquatics with the training,

coaching, and recognition of volunteers and staff.

On deck lifeguarding ensuring safety of pool users by constantly scanning lifeguard zones
Leadership of Advanced Aquatics programming through direct delivery of Lifesaving,

Lifeguarding and Instructing courses.

Monitor commitment to service excellence by role modelling and maintaining YMCA SAM 2.1

standards.

Facilitate progressive swimming lessons to all ages and abilities in keeping with the Y's values

- based swimming program.

Contribute as a member of the Branch Leadership Team in the operation of the Centre
Serve as the Building Supervisor/Duty Manager as required**
Provides leadership to the Strong Kids Campaign as requested**
Adhere to YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures

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Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years' relevant experience
Lifeguard and swim lesson instruction experience
Postsecondary education in a related field is preferred
Excellent customer service skills
Strong computer skills; a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and a registration software

is preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience teaching aquatic fitness is an asset
The following current certifications:
Standard First Aid and CPR C
LS National Lifeguard (NL) pool option (Waterpark option is an asset)
LS Airway Management and Oxygen Administration (AMOA)
YMCA Swim Instructor award (or LS Swim for Life)
LS Lifesaving Instructor award
YMCA or BCRPA Aquatic Fitness an asset
National Lifeguard Instructor (or a willingness to obtain)

YMCA Trainer

Aquatics will be required (training provided)
S.E.E. and A.S.T. will be required (training provided)
A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required
The YMCA/YWCA has implemented a mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy requiring all staff

and volunteers to be fully vaccinated.

Competencies: