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About the Role

Join the YMCA Aquatics Team as a Team Lead, Aquatics. Be the spark that ignites the potential in others and contribute to creating healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.

Responsibilities

• Follow YMCA of Southwestern Ontario policy and procedures
• Act as a YMCA ambassador, demonstrating YMCA core values in your daily work
• Assist the department supervisor in the development and delivery of Aquatics programs and member engagement activities
• Train and mentor volunteer team members for the purpose of delivering excellence in customer service through Aquatics programs and services
• Provide direct leadership in programs modeling/mentoring service excellence
• Regular usage of pool chemicals and cleaning supplies for water and deck equipment maintenance
• 90-100% of work time is spent in the pool or on the pool deck/waterfront in moist, humid climate conditions
• Role model YMCA Standards, YMCA Values and Commitment to Service
• Direct program delivery of most Aquatics programs on a consistent basis is required, including instructing Aqua fitness as needed
• Ensure all policies and procedures are being followed
• Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

Requirements

• Minimum 16 years of Age
• Minimum 2 years lifeguard and swim instruction experience
• Experience working with children, youth, and adults
• Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills
• Relationship-building skills
• Organizational skills

Location

• Stoney Creek Community Centre, YMCA & Library, 920 Sunningdale Road East, London ON, N5X 0H5

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2 years lifeguard and swim instruction experience

Education Level

• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard - Pool (current certificate required)
• Standard/Intermediate First Aid and CPR-C (current certificate from Lifesaving Society, Red Cross or St. John’s Ambulance)
• YMCA Swim Instructor or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (current certificate required)
• Lifesaving Society Instructor and Emergency First Aid Instructor (current certificate required)

Salary/Compensations

• $18.10/Hour

Benefits

• Complimentary YMCA membership to Health & Fitness facilities
• Discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
• Vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations
• Up to 12 paid personal days – applicable with position and contract length
• Benefits package - applicable with position and contract length
• Part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services

About the Company

• YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock.
• One of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada with over 100 school age programs.
• Offers settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs.
• Operates one overnight camp, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth.
• Has 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
• Committed to the development of healthy communities and welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
• Provides valuable training and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

• The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services.
• Respects and upholds the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.