Casual Swim Instructor
Full time @YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth posted 7 days ago in Education Training Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 13218
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Experience 2 Years
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
“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
Conditions of Employment
Clear Child Abuse Register Check
Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (must be dated less than 6 months from hire date)
Completion of YMCA’s Child Safety & Protection Orientation within first week of employment
Completion of YMCA Child Safeguarding Training within probationary period
Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
Please note that background checks are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Consideration for employment is based on Child Safeguarding requirements and the nature of the position, and an offense may not eliminate a candidate from employment at the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth.
Apply Today
Please apply online at http://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/”