Sessional Instructor Assistant - MAF5002H

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 2,480,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking a part-time Day Swim/Lifesaving Instructor to join the Athletics and Wellness Centre. The role involves teaching swimming, ensuring safety, and delivering programmed aquatic activities.

Shifts occur 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with 4–20 hours weekly and potential contract renewal based on performance. Candidates should hold Lifesaving Society instructor certification and First Aid with AED.

Qualifications

• Active Intermediate First Aid or Standard First Aid with AED
• Lifesaving Society Swim/Lifesaving Instructor Certification required
• National Lifeguard certification preferred
• Knowledge of indoor pool safety regulations
• Experience with Lifesaving Society programs is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure pool safety for all patrons
• Provide swimming lessons per curriculum
• Plan and evaluate lesson plans
• Oversee delivery of lessons to follow curriculum
• Deliver aquatic programming and events
• Maintain communication with swimmers and families
• Act as first responder and provide First Aid
• Report incidents to Aquatic Leads
• Enforce pool policies and safety regulations
• Maintain pool deck and facilities cleanliness
• Complete mandatory staff training by season

Skills

First Aid/AED

Lifesaving Instructor

Lifeguard knowledge

Safety in pool facilities

Job description

Employment Terms: Part-Time, Contract.

Join our team as a Day Swim/Lifesaving Instructor! We're seeking part-time Swim Instructors to work 4-20 hours per week in the state-of-the-art pool within our Athletic and Wellness Centre. Applicants must be available to work shifts between 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. from Monday-Friday.

Reporting into the Aquatic Leads, you'll be part of a motivated and certified aquatics team, ensuring the safety and quality of our programming. Shifts will vary on weekdays to support our curricular and auxiliary programs, and the contract will have the opportunity to renew based on performance and programming needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring the safety of all patrons using the Athletics and Wellness Centre’s swimming pools
• Provides instructional swimming lessons to various age groups following established curriculum
• Plan, organize, and implement lesson plans and evaluations
• Oversee the delivery of swimming lessons to ensure classes are following the established curriculum
• Deliver aquatic programming to ensure lessons and special events are executed smoothly
• Maintain direct contact with swimmers and communicate with them in an effective and age appropriate manner
• Provide a high level of customer service to all participants and families, communicating effectively by providing information about the program and related policies and procedures
• Act as the first responder in case of an emergency and provide First Aid as needed throughout the pool area
• Alert the Deck Supervisor and respond to any emergency situations, following established protocols, then reporting all incidents and concerns to the Aquatic Leads
• Enforce and ensure all pool policies, procedures, and safety regulations are adhered to
• Monitor designated pool areas and is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the pool deck, changing rooms and shower facilities (e.g. picking up equipment and safely storing it, picking up towels and debris etc.)
• Administrative tasks to support staff and Physical Education faculty
• Performs maintenance and related work to ensure the pool deck and equipment are clean and well-maintained for use, as required
• Complete mandatory staff training before every Fall (October-December), Winter (January-March), Spring (April-June) session

Candidate Profile

• Active Intermediate First Aid or Standard First Aid with AED (issued from Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, St John’s Ambulance, or Canadian Ski Patrol)
• Lifesaving Society Swim/Lifesaving Instructor Certification is required
• National Lifeguard certification is an preferred
• Must possess knowledge of the rules and regulation governing safety in an indoor pool facility
• Knowledge and practice of Lifesaving, Lifeguarding, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid
• Enjoy working with children and youth
• Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of service situations in a busy aquatic facility
• Capable of responding to and making decisions in an emergency situation
• Previous experience as a Lifeguard and/or experience instructing the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life program, or other Swim Program is an asset;
• Additional Lifesaving Society’s certification such as Lifesaving Instructor, Lifesaving Coach-Level 1, and Pool Operator-Level 1 is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings and evenings
• Required to move, lift, carry, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 40 pounds without assistance
• Stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting and pulling
• Move on sloping, uneven or slippery surfaces