Aquafitness Instructor

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

Job Summary

The City of Ottawa's Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is seeking a qualified Aquafitness Instructor to teach specialized fitness programming to participants in a safe and enjoyable manner.

Responsibilities

  • Teach aquafitness programming to participants following the guidelines of the certifying agency and corporate policies.
  • Ensure a safe and enjoyable learning environment for participants.
  • Follow corporate and departmental policies, guidelines and directives.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.

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 demeanour 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 Requirement

Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies.

Police Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.

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