Aquatics Instructor

Aquatics Instructor **Job ID**: 226384 **Posting status**: Open **Organization**: Ministry of Education **Division**: Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch **City**: Milton **Position(s) language**: English **Job term**: 3 Temporary Irregularly scheduled/on-call supply position (to work on an as needed basis) **Job code**: 50486 - Instructor 2 Recreat & Crafts **Salary**: $28.58 - $31.44 Per hour* - Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Competition PDSB25-019 The Ministry of Education, Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf and Trillium Demonstration School requires experienced aquatic individuals to participate in the growth and development of students who are Deaf, hard of hearing and/or have severe learning disabilities, through an aquatics program. How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. About the job **In this role you will**: - Plan, organize and implement instructional, recreational and training programs designed to meet the needs of students and lifeguarding staff; - Schedule staff to ensure safety; - Maintain records; - Organize competitive and recreational swimming programs and special community events; - Implement school policies and to ensure the maintenance of aquatics equipment. What you bring to the team Mandatory requirements - National Lifeguard Society of Canada Lifeguard Certificate - Current certification in First Aid and CPR - Courses in Non Violent Crisis Intervention or equivalent. **Skills and Qualifications**: - Your background and experience enable you to meet the following requirements: - Demonstrated experience working with students who are Deaf/hard of hearing and/or have severe learning disabilities; - Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective aquatic programs to meet the needs of students; - Knowledge of the Ontario Public Pools regulations and relevant legislation and Provincial and Demonstration Schools policies and procedures, guidelines and practices; - Good judgement and problem solving skills; - Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; - Ability to lift up to 25 pounds to assist with student transfers. **Communication Skills**: - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and other professionals. - Proficiency in English and American Sign Language (ASL) (or willingness to obtain). Friday, February 21, 2025 11:59 pm EST **Position details**: 3 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check **Compensation group**: Ontario Public Service Employees Union **Work hours**: Schedule 4.7 **Category**: Health and Social Services **Posted on**: Thursday, January 30, 2025 **Note**: Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. **How to apply**: Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. **Language requirements and assessment**: **Exigences en matièr