Position Title: Swim Instructor
Reports To: Aquatics Manager
Position Status: Part-Time
Salary: $15.60 - $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
- 1-3 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
Please note that the successful candidate is required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, clear Child Abuse Registry Check, and valid First Aid and CPR training. All YMCA employees are required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training during their probationary period.
Apply Today
Please apply online at http://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/.
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 self-identify.
