Certified Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Eluta; Goderich; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA personal membership at health/fit

Discount on Childcare and Camp

Complimentary wellness and counselling

Vacation entitlement per standards

Up to 12 paid personal days (contract)

Benefits package (position length)

Caring and supportive network of team

Job summary

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor to provide safe supervision during recreational swims and teach swim lessons. This role requires current Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR-C, and WSI or equivalent certification, with assets for prior lifeguard or instructor experience.

You will work across aquatics programs and uphold YMCA core values in daily duties. Responsibilities include monitoring participants, delivering lessons, and maintaining safety policies.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard certificate: Lifesaving Society NL Lifeguard - Pool.
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C (current).
• YMCA Lifeguard/Swim Instructor or Red Cross WSI (current).
• Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid Instructor an asset.
• Previous lifeguard experience an asset.
• Experience working with children, youth, and adults is an asset.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Follow YMCA policies and procedures.
• Act as ambassador, demonstrating core values.
• Perform lifeguard duties during swims, lessons, Aqua fitness and all programming.
• Provide swim instruction; assist with volunteer development.
• Monitor participants and assist in emergencies.
• Be ready to assist in emergencies in the pool.
• Work primarily on pool deck in moist, humid conditions.
• Assist participants; lift chemicals as needed.
• Attend lifeguard and swim instructor trainings.
• Record progress and share with guardians.
• Ensure compliance with policies.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Professionalism

Education

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard - Pool

Standard First Aid and CPR-C

YMCA Lifeguard/Swim Instructor or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid Instructor

Previous lifeguard experience

Job description

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor to provide safe supervision during recreational swims and teach swim lessons. This role requires current Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR-C, and WSI or equivalent certification, with assets for prior lifeguard or instructor experience.

You will work across aquatics programs and uphold YMCA core values in daily duties. Responsibilities include monitoring participants, delivering lessons, and maintaining safety policies.