Swim Instructor - Vancouver, Canada - YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Swim Instructor

Location:
Robert Lee YMCA (955 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y2)

Terms:

Permanent Part Time:
(8-24 hours per week)

Shift:
Monday and Thursday 4:00 pm-7:30 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Salary:
$20.65 per hour

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Reports To:
Supervisor, Aquatics

Nature & Scope:

The Swim Instructor will report to the Aquatics Supervisor and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun aquatics environment.

Major Responsibilities:

Teaching swimming lessons in a positive and professional manner
Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
Promote philanthropy through the YMCA's annual Strong Kids Campaign
Develop lesson plans for various programs and administer progressive evaluations for participants
Ensure program design, layout, and offerings meet the needs of all participants at various levels
Lead program delivery, while ensuring contents meet the appropriate criteria and outline
Perform general administrative duties and record keeping responsibilities
Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff, including all locker rooms and spectator viewing areas.
Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices
Remain flexible willing to learn new skills, alter shifts
Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required

Requirements:

Current Standard First Aid certificate (valid within 2 years)
CPR level C and & AED certificate (valid within 1 year)
Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent
Experience as a Swimming Instructor preferred
YMCA Aquatic Fitness Certificate, or equivalent preferred
Access to reliable transportation or a vehicle
Advanced leadership courses are an asset
Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
3 professional references
The YMCA has implemented a mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy requiring all staff and volunteers to be vaccinated as per the timelines set out by the province.

Application Deadline:
Ongoing