Part-Time Assistant Instructor (Applicant Pool)

Woodstock Art Gallery; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

Training opportunities

Competitive wages

Great working environment

Job summary

The City of Woodstock is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Instructor – Aquatics to support Lifesaving Society swim lessons (Preschool, Parent and Tot, Youth and Adult). Reporting to the Manager of Aquatics and Recreation Programs, you will assist the instructor and help set up deck and pool before instruction periods.

Qualifications include Lifesaving Assistant Water Safety Instructor, Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid and CPR-C; the role requires physical fitness and a

Qualifications

• Certifications required for swim instruction.
• Ability to maintain current certifications within two years.
• Public-facing role requires strong interpersonal skills.
• Fitness to perform lifeguard-related duties.
• Commitment to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Lifesaving Society swim lesson instruction (Preschool, Parent & Tot, Youth and Adult).
• Assist the Instructor with delivery, evaluations, and addressing questions from parents.
• Maintain current qualifications within two years of certification date.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent physical condition

Pleasant with the public

Education

Lifesaving Assistant Water Safety Instructor Certificate

Bronze Cross Certificate or National Lifeguard

Standard First Aid and CPR-C

Job description

PART-TIME “ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR” - AQUATICS

Reporting to: Manager of Aquatics and Recreation Programs

Department: Aquatics

Classification: Part Time; Unionized

Salary Range: $17.60 - $19.72 as per Schedule "A"

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Why City of Woodstock?

Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 50,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock. When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:

• Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
• Competitive Wages,
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions are matched by the City,
• Training opportunities to support you in this role,
• And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference.

Responsibilities

1. Assists in the instruction Lifesaving Society Swim programs (Preschool, Parent and tot, Youth and Adult) programs.
2. Assists the Instructor as directed, performing duties, such as, but not limited to:
   • Assist the instructor in the delivery of swim lessons,
   • Assists in evaluating candidates,
   • Assists with questions/concerns from parents.
3. Qualifications must remain current at all times (within two years of certification date).
4. Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.
5. Help with the set up deck and pool prior to Instruction periods and clean up after.

Qualifications

• Lifesaving Assistant Water Safety Instructor Certificate,
• Bronze Cross Certificate or National Lifeguard,
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C,
• Excellent physical condition,
• Ability to pleasantly deal with the public.

Hours of work not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours in a two week period in accordance with the C.U.P.E., Local 1146 - Inside/Part-time Unit collective agreement.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds.

We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve.

The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be.

We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results.

Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting [e-mail]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check and reference checks as well as proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Artificial intelligence tools may be used to help recruiters identify potential candidates on external platforms. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.