Swim Instructors and Lifeguards, Job offer in Toronto, Ontario

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains constant surveillance of swimming classes in the facility and acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
• Provides emergency care and first aid treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Ensures that members and other staff adhere to pool conduct guidelines and maintains order in his/her designated area(s) as a proactive approach to ensuring safety and accident prevention.
• Provides instructional swimming lessons to various age groups following established curriculum
• Plans, organizes and implements core lesson plans/daily lesson plans, progress reports and evaluations
• Maintains accurate, up to date progress sheets and records for participants; keeps Daily Log up to date and accurate.
• Sets up and takes down recreational, program and other equipment as required – at the same time checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation)
• Completes a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift. Assist staff team in pool/equipment maintenance duties
• Demonstrates professionalism at all times
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lifeguarding Certification – National Lifeguard Service (NLS)
• Standard First Aid (SFA) Certification With CPR Level C and AED
• Aquafit Certification, considered an asset
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification required
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification, accepted
• One to three years of previous experience in lifeguarding and swim instruction
• Experience as a Lifesaving Society Instructor teaching Star Patrol and Bronze Medal Program.
• Experience working with children, adults and parent/tot programs
• Advanced Instructor and Examiner Clinic, considered an asset
• Other Advanced Leadership Certification i.e. NLS Instructor, Instructor Training, considered an asset
• Must be mature, reliable, responsible and a team player
• Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members and staff
• Excellent written communication skills
• A police reference check for the vulnerable sector, not older than 6 months will be required
• Knowledge of Italian language and/or Italian Canadian community, an asset

WORKING HOURS: Variable hours, Monday through Sunday (including early morning opening shifts, days, evenings and weekends)

REMUNERATION: The Colombus Centre offers a competitive salary, including a complementary gym membership (upon successful completion of candidates probationary period).

Lifeguards $16.00 per hour. Swim Instructors $18.00 per hour.