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About the Role
As a Swim Lesson Assistant Volunteer, you will support the Aquatics staff, build relationships with members and participants, and uphold the YMCA's mission and values. Your role is crucial in maintaining a positive, friendly, and safe environment in the aquatic areas, acting as a positive role model for all.
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: 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
- Fun, friendly and enthusiastic
- Positive role model
- Hardworking, dependable and a team player
- Genuinely interested in being a part of the YMCA
- Minimum commitment of 4 months, 2 hours/week
Skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
Location
- Startech.com Community Centre YMCA
Work Type
- Volunteer
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Bronze Medallion
- Emergency First Aid
Benefits
- Complimentary YMCA personal membership to Health & Fitness facilities
- Supportive network of people
- Opportunity to contribute to 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.
- One of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed childcare in Canada.
- Offers settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs.
- Operates two overnight camps and 13 Health & Fitness branches.
Equal Opportunity
- Welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
- 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.