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About the Role

The Team Leader Aquatics will oversee the safe operation of swim lessons during their duty period, ensuring regulatory and YMCA standards are met. This role coaches and develops YMCA Swim Instructors, working with the Supervisor to ensure YMCA quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and coaching to swim instructors to ensure all YMCA Quality Indicators are met in swimming lessons.
Manage sign in and sign out procedures during the transitions between classes to ensure children are safe at all times and best practices and procedures to ensure child safety are being followed consistently.
Ensure all regulatory and YMCA standards are met throughout the lesson period and responds immediately to rectify all safety and emergency concerns.
Continuously build positive relationships with children, parents, staff, and volunteers during their shift, dealing with concerns as they arise.
Ensure program coverage gaps and other challenges are resolved as they emerge.
Manage the pool area to ensure appropriate allocation of space for each group.
Immediately assist instructors when classes become large or unmanageable; frequently participate in the class to demonstrate effective teaching techniques.
Provide support and is present during the entire duty period. Circulates through all program areas in rotation to ensure the above stated objectives are being met.
Remain visible and approachable at all times.
Manage administrative responsibility for attendance and waitlists as required.
Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
Actively participate in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.
In collaboration 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.

Requirements

Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL), Standard First Aid and CPR level C, YMCA Swim Instructor
Minimum of 1 year experience delivering YMCA Swim Lessons at the “effective” level
Minimum of 6 months experience coaching and developing others
Demonstrated experience in effective coaching and development skills
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
Ability to encourage and motivate members, volunteers and staff and to acknowledge and appreciate achievements and contributions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to deal effectively with escalated member concerns and achieve successful outcomes
Well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with computer software including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, including evenings (must be available Thursdays, 3:45 – 7:30pm) and weekends
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
A commitment to uphold strong, safeguarding practices that protect the safety, well-being, inclusion of children and youth
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter
Job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check.
A Vulnerable Police Records Check is required within the first four months and every three years thereafter.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Skills

Leadership
Coaching
Child safety
Relationship building
Communication
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Location

Cooper Koo YMCA HF

Work Type

Hourly Contract
up to 20 hours

Experience Level

Minimum of 1 year experience delivering YMCA Swim Lessons at the “effective” level
Minimum of 6 months experience coaching and developing others

Salary/Compensations

$25.90 per hour

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 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.
Our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

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.