Level 2 Specialty Aquatics Instructor

YMCA of Northern Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is seeking Level 2 Specialty Aquatics Instructors to provide effective planning, supervision and delivery of Aquatic Specialty programs in Edmonton locations. You will actively instruct in water sessions, develop lesson plans, and ensure participant progress and safety.

Minimum 1–2 years’ aquatic instruction or lifeguarding experience, with current First Aid and CPR-C. Candidates should be able to obtain Police checks and work at multiple Edmonton locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• 1–2 years of swim instruction, lifeguarding or classroom experience in an aquatic environment.
• Intermediate First Aid (IFA) & CPR-C.
• Bronze Cross (BC) OR Lifesaving National Lifeguard (NL) and a Leadership Certification in First Aid Instructor (FAI), Lifesaving National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI), and/or Lifesaving Swim Instructor (LSI).
• Lifesaving Trainer (T) or National Trainer (NT) certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• In-water ASP instructor when appropriate and ensures adherence to Lifesaving Society Policies and YMCA NAB Aquatics Policies.
• Develops lesson plans to help participants reach personal goals.
• Tracks participants’ progress consistently and evaluates using Lifesaving or YMCA methods.
• Enforces safety rules and organizes, disinfects, and stores class equipment.

Skills

Swim instruction

Lifeguarding

First Aid

CPR-C

Policy compliance

Job description

Don Wheaton Family YMCA
10211 102 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5J0A5, CAN

Description

Be the Spark that ignites the potential in people! At our YMCA, we believe in the power of people. Every day, our dedicated employees and volunteers bring energy, positivity, and inclusivity to everything they do. They are the spark that ignites potential in others—helping individuals grow, thrive, and truly belong.

When people feel connected and supported, communities become stronger, more resilient, and full of life. That’s the impact of people-powered change. Together, we create welcoming spaces where everyone is valued, differences are celebrated, and possibilities are endless. Be the spark. Shine bright. Help others shine too.

About the Role:

Level 2 Specialty Aquatics Instructors provides effective planning, supervision and delivery of Aquatic Specialty programs.

Responsibilities:

Program & Service Delivery

• Is an active in-water ASP instructor when appropriate.
• Instructs and follows Lifesaving Society Policies/Procedures and Code of Conduct in addition to YMCA NAB Aquatics Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Develops lesson Plans to ensure participants achieve their personal goals.
• Track participants’ progress consistently and accurately.
• Evaluate participants accurately using Lifesaving or YMCA Evaluation processes.
• Role models and consistently applies safety rules, policies, guidelines, in the aquatics area.
• Organizes, disinfects and puts away class equipment. Reports damaged equipment by email toASP supervisor.

Health and Safety

• To recognize unsafe situations or practices and rectify them immediately.
• Enforce pool rules and respond to emergencies if needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Minimum 1-2 years of swim instructing, lifeguarding or classroom experience in an aquatic environment.
• Intermediate First Aid (IFA) & CPR-C.
• Bronze Cross (BC) OR Lifesaving National Lifeguard (NL) and a Leadership Certification from The Lifesaving Society in First Aid Instructor (FAI), Lifesaving National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI), and/or Lifesaving Swim Instructor (LSI).
• Lifesaving Trainer (T) or National Trainer (NT) certification an asset.
• Must be able to work at any Edmonton location.
• Able to obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector check.
• Ability to maintain certification-level currency without expiry, as well as physical readiness.

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees and volunteers reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work and volunteer. We offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 100 years of providing opportunities for people to shine! Our Y serves tens of thousands of people each year through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, day camps, mental health, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families and seniors.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:Inclusion has power, and we take strides to create a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can belong. Diverse teams unleash new ideas, and employees thrive in a culture that recognizes and appreciates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of others. Through our differences in how we think and act we can form innovative and effective teams and deliver organizational success.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about an opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection,job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Prior to your first day and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.