Description
Do you love working with people, have excellent customer service skills, an outgoing personality and a passion for fitness? We want to meet you!
The Opportunity:
Our Recreation Team has various Aquatic Positions available within our facilities:
Aquafit Instructor
Deck Supervisors
Leadership Instructors
Lifeguards
Swimming Instructor
Our Aquafit Instructors:
Prepare and implement the Aquafitness program content based on program objectives outlined by the Town and recognized certification agency (CALA, WaterART, etc.)
Prepare program facilities, teaching material and equipment
Provide program instruction/leadership at the appropriate skill level of participants
Candidates for these positions will have the following training and skills:
Current Aquafit Instructor certification from recognized agency (CALA, WaterART, etc.)
Our Deck Supervisors:
Supervise aquatics staff. Ensure proper guard positions and alerts
Prepare and implement program content based on program objectives outlined by the Town
Prepare course facilities, teaching material and equipment. Prepare program outlines, lesson plans and material for participants as required
Provide program instruction/leadership at the appropriate skill level of participants.
Responsible for securing facility after programs
Candidates for these positions will have the following training and skills:
Current NL, SWIM Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, and Emergency First Aid Instructor, Aquatic Supervisor
Minimum 1 year of lifeguarding and aquatics instructing experience
Demonstrated knowledge of aquatic programming and associated administration
Our Leadership Instructors:
Prepare and implement program content based on program objectives outlined by the Town and/or certifying organization
Prepare course facilities, teaching material and equipment. Prepare program outlines, lesson plans and material for participants as required
Provide program instruction/leadership at the appropriate skill level of participants.
Open and close facility (not all locations)
Work in accordance to Cash Handling procedures and protocol as it relates to the position
Candidates for these positions will have the following training and skills:
Current certifications and teaching requirements for the Certification program being offered
Demonstrated ability to facilitate training/instruction
Our Lifeguards:
Guard public swims. Maintain proper guard positions and demonstrate guard alerts as required
Perform various maintenance duties to maintain a clean and safe facility
Prepare course facilities, teaching material and equipment. Prepare program outlines, lesson plans and material for participants as required
Provide program instruction/leadership at the appropriate skill level of participants.
Candidates for these positions will have the following training and skills:
Current NL
Our Swimming Instructors:
Prepare and implement program content based on program objectives outlined by the Town
Prepare course facilities, teaching material and equipment. Prepare program outlines, lesson plans and material for participants as required
Provide program instruction/leadership at the appropriate skill level of participants.
Candidates for these positions will have the following training and skills:
Current NLS, SWIM Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, and Emergency First Aid Instructor
Additional duties for all positions listed above:
Perform administrative tasks (i.e. attendance, preparation, Injury and Incident Reports etc.)
Attend team meetings and training sessions
Assist in providing a clean, healthy, safe environment for the program and ensure equipment is stored as required
Immediately report incidents to the Recreation Coordinator or designate
Additional training and skills required for all positions listed above:
Current Standard First Aid with CPR- C
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Satisfactory passing of a vulnerable sector check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for these positions.
The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738.