Instructor Examiner Lifesaving

1 week ago


Toronto, Canada YMCA of Greater Toronto Full time

Hourly Rate: $22.66 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: The Steve and Sally Stavro Family YMCA

Work Hours: As scheduled

Employment Type: Contract Part Time Hourly (12 months)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2025

Deadline to Apply: December 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm

**Be the Spark** Join our passionate Aquatics team and help us to achieve great things in our community

The Lifesaving Instructor and Examiner, teaches and examines specific course content, using Lifesaving Society and YMCA equipment, resources and materials. Instructors develop course lesson plans that incorporate different learning styles.

**In this role, you will**:

- Teach in the aquatic area, 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 Lifesaving Society criteria
- Plan, organize, and implement course lesson plans
- Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly
- Coach and develop participants to meet success
- 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

**What you need to succeed**:

- 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

**You bring**:

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

**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. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

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.

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 here.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.



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