Instructor, Specialized Aquafitness Specialist

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada City of Ottawa Full time
Job Summary

The City of Ottawa's Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for delivering a wide range of programs and services that promote a healthy, inclusive, and vibrant community. As an Instructor, Specialized Aquafitness Specialist, you will play a key role in teaching specialized aquafitness programming to participants in a safe and enjoyable manner.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teach specialized aquafitness programming to participants in a safe and enjoyable manner
  • Follow guidelines of the certifying agency and corporate and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards
  • Ensure a high level of customer service and provide alternatives and options to participants
  • Understand contraindications for specialty populations and possess the physical capability to perform the ongoing duties of the position
Requirements
  • Completion of Grade 11 and current
  • Certifications from a recognized certifying organization (or equivalent as deemed acceptable by management)
  • Minimum of 6 months of experience or equivalent apprenticeship
Preferred Qualifications
  • Aquafitness Instructor Specialty certification (CALA, YM-YWCA, WaterART or other recognized certification)
  • Current Standard First Aid, CPR, and/or AED certificates
  • AODA Accessibility/IASR Training
  • Current National Lifeguard Pool certificate is an asset
  • Current Oxygen Therapy or LSS Airway Management certificate is an asset
Knowledge and Competencies
  • Corporate and departmental policies, guidelines, and directives
  • City of Ottawa emergency response procedures
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
  • Knowledge of specialty area, including demographic needs, goals, and objectives, and how to safely design and facilitate specialty fitness programs
Competencies, Skills, and Abilities
  • Able to handle the stress of an emergency situation
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Understanding of and ability to communicate using verbal and non-verbal cues
  • Offer alternatives and options to participants
  • Understand contraindications for specialty populations
  • Vibrant, energetic, motivating teaching style
  • Professional appearance and demeanor while on duty
  • Report to work in ample time to be ready at the start of their shift
  • Possess the physical capability to perform the ongoing duties of the position, including ability to demonstrate all movement patterns and facilitate an active fitness class
Language Requirements

Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only, or bilingual competencies.

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