Instructor Swim Lessons & Lifeguard (Union Positions)

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all safety and life guarding procedures are adhered to, and in the event of an emergency respond as trained by the Lifesaving Society and YMCA.
• Ensures that members, volunteers and other staff adhere to pool conduct guidelines and maintain order in his / her designated area as a proactive approach to ensuring safety and accident prevention.
• Sets up and takes down recreational, program and other equipment as required at the same time checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
• Completes a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift.
• Assists staff team in some cleaning duties related to pool and equipment.
• Ensures qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
• Actively participates in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.
• In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assists and encourages program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.

You bring :

Instructor Swim Lessons Qualifications :

• 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
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends

Lifeguard Qualifications :

• Current Certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards : National Lifeguard (NL) Award, Standard First Aid & CPR level C
• Previous experience in lifeguarding an asset
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, including early mornings, days , evenings and weekends

What you need to succeed :

• Commitment to the YMCA’s
• 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

Why work for the YMCA?

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.

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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, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

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.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check.

Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks .

If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of your employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid medical or other Human Rights Code-related exemption.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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