Aquatics Leadership Instructor

3 months ago


Halifax, Canada YMCA of Greater HalifaxDartmouth Full time

**Title**:Aquatics Leadership Instructor
**Position Status**: Part-Time

**Salary**: $18.67 - $20.67 per hour

**Start Date**: Immediately

**Location**: John W. Lindsay YMCA

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun - in a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.

There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job - you’ll embark on an exciting path in career development. You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages a sense of belonging in their community.

**The Opportunity**

Reporting to the Aquatics Manager, the Aquatics Leadership Instructor is responsible for the facilitation and delivery of Aquatic leadership programming in areas of Bronze Medal, Standard First Aid, and National Lifeguard. This position is an integral component for ensuring front line delivery of leadership program courses in support of departmental and Association objectives. This position models our Y core value system in providing a positive, safe, meaningful program experience through course delivery and interactions with staff and volunteers.

**Responsibilities**
- Deliver multiple aquatic leadership courses in a way that aligns with the core YMCA mandate and values, along with those of the Lifesaving society
- Create lesson plans where required, while meeting serving All Members (SAM) standards, ensuring high level of participant satisfaction and engagement to promote learning
- Facilitate of all lesson plans, whether in the pool or in a classroom setting
- Build, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with participants, community members, staff and volunteers through positive internal/external communications, timely response to questions and issue resolution

**Qualifications & Skills**
- 1-3 years experience in delivering Aquatics programming an asset
- Lifesaving Instructor Certification and/or Bronze Examiner status required
- National Lifeguard - Pool Certification is an asset
- Valid Standard First Aid/CPR is required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with clients
- Proven track record of leadership excellence and dedication to safety
- Strong time management skills to ensure successful course completion
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work irregular hours as required (full weekends if required)

**We Offer**
- Individual and family YMCA Membership options
- Access to discounted childcare and programs

**Conditions of Employment**
- Clear Child Abuse Register Check
- Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (must be dated less than 6 months from hire date)
- Completion of YMCA’s Child Safety & Protection Orientation within first week of employment
- Completion of YMCA Child Safeguarding Training within probationary period
- Valid First Aid and CPR certificate

**We look forward to hearing from you**
- The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify._



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