General Overview:

Swim and Lifesaving instructors will be apart of a collaborative, innovative environment aligned with its core values of community, inclusiveness, creativity, and making a difference. They will be responsible for:

-Ensuring the safety of all patrons using the Athletics and Wellness Centre’s swimming pools
-Provides instructional swimming lessons to various age groups following established curriculum
-Plan, organize, and implement lesson plans and evaluations
-Oversee the delivery of swimming lessons to ensure classes are following the established curriculum
-Deliver aquatic programming to ensure lessons and special events are executed smoothly
-Maintain direct contact with swimmers and communicate with them in an effective and age appropriate manner
-Provide a high level of customer service to all participants and families, communicating effectively by providing information about the program and related policies and procedures
-Act as the first responder in case of an emergency and provide First Aid as needed throughout the pool area
-Alert the Deck Supervisor and respond to any emergency situations, following established protocols, then reporting all incidents and concerns to the Aquatic Leads
-Enforce and ensure all pool policies, procedures, and safety regulations are adhered to -Monitor designated pool areas and is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the pool deck, changing rooms and shower facilities

Education and Experience

-Must possess knowledge of the rules and regulation governing safety in an indoor pool facility
-Knowledge and practice of Lifesaving, Lifeguarding, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid
-Enjoy working with children and youth
-Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of service situations in a busy aquatic facility
-Capable of responding to and making decisions in an emergency situation
-Previous experience as a Lifeguard and/or experience instructing the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life program, or other Swim Program is an asset;
-Additional Lifesaving Society’s certification such as Lifesaving Instructor, Lifesaving Coach-Level 1, and Pool Operator-Level 1 is an asset.

Certification Required:

-Active Standard First Aid & CPR ‘C’ with AED (issued from Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, St John’s Ambulance, or Canadian Ski Patrol)
-Lifesaving Society Swim/Lifesaving Instructor Certification is required