Swim Instructor

**Wage**:$27/hour + 10% in lieu of benefits ($29.70/hr)
**Hours**: Evenings & weekends; several hours per week for 6-8 weeks
**Locations**: Please note that this position is located in Nanaimo

The **Canucks Autism Network** is looking for a few **Swim Instructors** to join the team for our Winter and Spring 2025 season

Here are some of our Winter and Spring 2025 Programs we are looking to fill with Swim Instructors

**Winter 2025**
- Exception date(s) to make note: February 16th

Spring 2025
- Exception date(s) to make note: May 18th
- Program opportunities are available year-round, and we recruit for each season closer to the start of the program. Specific program details will be provided during the recruitment process._

**Position Description**

Canucks Autism Network (CAN) programs give children on the autism spectrum a place to learn sports skills, engage in new activities, and socialize with their peers without the fear of acceptance or the worry of competition. It is a chance for them to build new friendships, confidence, and their skillset. CAN provides a fun and engaging environment where the pace of instruction can be modified to meet our participant’s individual needs. A high instructor-to-participant ratio allows for individualized support and instruction for each participant, and a variety of strategies are used to help participants to be successful, including visual supports. Training is provided to all CAN Coaches, both in a virtual classroom and on the job.

CAN is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Swim Instructors (Coaches) to join our team. As a Coach you will lead the skill development of participants, implement CAN program curriculum, and create a positive and fun learning environment. Under the direction of our skilled Onsite Supervisors, Coaches are also responsible for providing guidance and leadership to the Support Workers and Volunteers assisting participants during program time. All Coaches receive in-house training, ongoing mentorship and training, and benefit from small class sizes.

**Key Functions**
- In collaboration with the Onsite Supervisor, ensure participant-staff pairings remain successful throughout the session
- Create lesson plans for each session using the equipment and curriculum guidelines, provided by the Program Coordinator
- Provide instruction using best practices for coaching individuals with autism as outlined in CAN training
- Ensure each session starts and ends on time, with appropriate time allotted for each set-up, clean-up and each activity
- Collaborate with Onsite Supervisor on providing feedback and direction to Support Workers and Volunteers to ensure each activity runs smoothly, including ensuring participant-staff pairings remain successful and assigning tasks to volunteers to ensure they are utilized effectively within the program
- Pick up equipment from designated location at the assigned time prior to season starting
- Bring equipment to and from program on a weekly basis
- Drop off equipment at designation location during assigned time after the session
- Ensure Volunteers are effectively utilized in collaboration with the Onsite Supervisor
- Swim Coaches only: assess swimming skills and write report cards for participants

**Job Requirements**
- Minimum age of 16 years of age or older
- Minimum of 1 year experience in coaching children/youth sport(s) and/or leading and planning group activities in a recreational setting
- Must feel comfortable in all depths of the pool
- MUST HAVE:

- ** Lifesaving Society NLS Pool Option (considered an asset)**:

- ** Red Cross WSI and Lifesaving Society Swim Transition Course OR Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor**:

- ** CPR-C and Standard First Aid Certification**
- Punctual and reliable**:committed to 100% program attendance**:

- Autism experience and knowledge an asset
- Previous experience as a community swim coach an asset
- Able to provide appropriate references and a clear criminal record check
- Fun, enthusiastic, motivated and a positive team player