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About the Role

Be the spark that ignites the potential in others by joining our professional and passionate team. The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to the development of healthy communities and welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with swim instructor to provide lessons for children, youth and adult
• Proactively interact with swimmers to assist their practice
• Supervise and ensure safety of all participants (sign in/out, emergency procedure)
• Maintain pool area and deck cleanliness
• Greet all participants and guests with a smile
• Build positive relationships with YMCA staff, volunteers and members
• Maintain regular communication with Manager of Aquatics
• Complete all online trainings, program training and WHY School

Requirements

• Minimum age: we consider volunteers as young as the summer they are entering grade 9
• Original Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening less than 6 months old for volunteers 18 years of age and older
• Minimum certificate of Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid preferred
• Strong swimming skills required
• Minimum commitment of 4 months, 2 hours/week

Skills

• Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
• Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
• Hardworking and Dependable
• Positive Role Model
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Enjoy working in a Social Environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members
• Fun, friendly and enthusiastic
• Hardworking, dependable and a team player
• Genuinely interested in being a part of the YMCA

Location

• Centre Branch YMCA

Work Type

• Volunteer

Benefits

• Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

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.
• We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed childcare in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions.
• We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs.
• The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka.
• We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.

Equal Opportunity

• We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
• All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment or a volunteer position.