Swim Instructor

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER Full time

**Position Title**: Swim Instructor

**Location**: Robert Lee YMCA (955 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y2)

**Terms**: Permanent Part Time: (8-24 hours per week)

**Shift**: Monday and Thursday 4:00 pm-7:30 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am-12:00 pm

**Salary**: $20.05 per hour

**Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Reports To**: Supervisor, Aquatics

**Nature & Scope**:
The Swim Instructor will report to the Aquatics Supervisor and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun aquatics environment.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Teaching swimming lessons in a positive and professional manner
- Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
- Promote philanthropy through the YMCA’s annual Strong Kids Campaign
- Develop lesson plans for various programs and administer progressive evaluations for participants
- Ensure program design, lay-out, and offerings meet the needs of all participants at various levels
- Lead program delivery, while ensuring contents meet the appropriate criteria and outline
- Perform general administrative duties and record keeping responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff, including all locker rooms and spectator viewing areas.
- Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices
- Remain flexible - willing to learn new skills, alter shifts
- Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required

**Requirements**:

- Current Standard First Aid certificate (valid within 2 years)
- CPR level C and & AED certificate (valid within 1 year)
- Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent
- Experience as a Swimming Instructor - preferred
- YMCA Aquatic Fitness Certificate, or equivalent - preferred
- Access to reliable transportation or a vehicle
- Advanced leadership courses are an asset
- Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
- 3 professional references
- The YMCA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring all staff and volunteers to be vaccinated as per the timelines set out by the province.

**Application Deadline**: Ongoing



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