Aq - Leadership Instructor

**Westside Recreation Centre is a world-class facility based on a lifestyle and wellness concept. Since 2000, we have been providing families with high quality and accessible recreation facilities, programs and services. This position is responsible for promoting a positive experience for all visitors of the Aquatic Park. This is done through high safety standards, quality instruction & monitoring and creating a positive culture.**

The _Leadership Instructor _will be responsible for Responsible for the supervision and safety of the participants in aquatic programs. The Leadership instructor will deliver high quality programs (inclusive of the Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Pool, Lifesaving and Swim Instructor Course, Lifesaving Society First Aid programs). They will ensure participants are receiving high quality learning, the ability to become efficient lifeguards, swim instructors, and become proficient in first aid measures. Follow established operational guidelines for the societies and the Aquatic Park.

**Responsibilities**:
***_Administration_
- Ensure organization of accurate and up to date class lists and attendance sheets for instructors.
- Develop and monitor program resources for instructors.
- Ensure program data entry into required systems (Xplor, Swimgen, etc.) for registrations, grades, report cards etc.
- Ensure program inventory and supplies are ordered and maintained.
- Deliver leadership courses and staff training.
- Maintain current WHMIS, and updated on AB Pool and OH&S regulations.
- Perform assessments and maintain safety and cleanliness of all aquatic areas.
- Input and participate in required organizational health & safety inspections, audits and hazard assessments (internal or external).
- Ensure safety and awareness for all staff while facilitating programs.
- This position promotes a positive experience for all Aquatic Park visitors and staff.
- This position is capable of working with all levels of the Aquatic team.
- Customer Service and Communications_
- Communicate effectively with the public and staff.
- Implement standards of excellence.
- Risk Management_
- Perform First Aid and emergency procedures as required.
- Ensure cleanliness and safety of all aquatic areas.
- Deliver leadership courses and training.
- Perform and maintain programs, assessments, quality control and safety.
- Ensure safety awareness for all while facilitating programs.
- Skills _
- Ability to work as a team member and independently.
- Ability to work with multi age groups.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Effective and proven organizational skills.
- Experienced program development skills.
- Risk management awareness.
- Confident computer skills - Microsoft Office.

**_Physical/Psychological Demands_**
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, warm, noisy and demanding environment.
- Ability to complete sessional aquatic skills aligned with Lifesaving Society physical standards.
- Ability to work with vulnerable populations and respect customer/facility confidentiality.
- Ability to lift 20-25lbs and work in a daily routine of sitting, standing, walking, swimming, bending, crouching, and kneeling.
- Extended periods of time in the pool and on pool deck.
- Exposure to chemical used in the pool.
- Exposure to cleaning supplies.
- Ability to complete administration work ergonomically.
- Qualifications/Certifications_
- Current CSA Z1210-17 Intermediate First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC)
- CPR/AED level C
- WHMIS
- Lifesaving Swim & Lifesaving Instructor
- National Lifeguard - Pool Option
- Lifesaving Society Swim & Lifesaving Instructor Trainer &/OR Lifesaving Society First Aid Instructor &/OR Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Pool Instructor/Trainer
- Additional Aquatic Leadership Certifications that can be working towards achieving:

- AFLCA or CALA Water Fitness Instructor
- Pool Operators
- National Trainer
- Lifesaving Education & Proficiency Program Instructor
- Employment Term_
- Temporary; one-week term.
- Must be available to work Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- Must have proof of current VSS search.

**Licenses & Certifications**: Preferred
- Aquatic Trainer
- Vulnerable Sector Search
- CSA Standard Z1210-17 IFA