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About the Role
Be the Spark! Join our dynamic team of Lifeguards and Swim Instructors, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!
Responsibilities
- Ensure all safety and life guarding procedures are adhered to, and respond in the event of an emergency as trained by the Association and the Lifesaving Society.
- Deliver course content and examine participants following established YMCA criteria.
- Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans.
- Recognize participant-learning styles and deliver content accordingly.
- Coach and develop participants to meet success.
- Communicate (verbal and written) child’s progress to parents and Team Leaders.
- Maintain accurate, up to date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.
- Take attendance, ensure participants are signed into and out of the program.
- Set up and take down recreational, program, and other equipment as required – at the same time check that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and remove the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
- Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
- Participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.
- Collaborate with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff, assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ensure that members, volunteers, and other staff adhere to pool conduct guidelines and maintain order in their designated area as a proactive approach to ensuring safety and accident prevention.
- Complete a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift.
- Assist the staff team in some cleaning duties related to the pool and equipment.
- Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; take a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association.
- Represent the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
- Understand the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Children's Aid Society.
- Understand the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
- Perform other related duties to fulfill commitment to quality programs for all members as assigned from time to time by supervisor.
Requirements
- Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL), Standard First Aid & CPR level C
- Current YMCA or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification
- Previous experience instructing swim lessons an asset
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Excellent written communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
- Current Certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL) Award, Standard First Aid & CPR level “C”
- Previous experience in lifeguarding an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter
- Commitment to safety and child protection
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
Location
- Central YMCA Health & Fitness Centre
Work Type
- Contract
- Part-Time
- Hourly
Experience Level
- Previous experience instructing swim lessons an asset
- Previous experience in lifeguarding an asset
Education Level
- National Lifeguard (NL) certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR level C certification
- YMCA or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification
Salary/Compensations
- $23.50/hour (Instructor Swim Lessons)
- $21.00/hour (Lifeguard)
Benefits
- Total compensation package
About the Company
- The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.
- We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work.
- We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.
- Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.
- Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.
Equal Opportunity
- The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
- We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team.
- As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
- If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.