Swim Instructor

Branksome Hall; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Branksome Hall is hiring part-time Swim Instructors for the Athletic and Wellness Centre pool. Roles include day and auxiliary slots, with shifts 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. weekdays or weekends/evenings, 4–20 hours weekly.

Instructors teach children, enforce safety rules, deliver lessons, and assist with program events while maintaining high customer service and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and ensure safety in an indoor pool facility.
• Ability to engage with children and youth.
• Capable of responding to emergencies and making quick decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all patrons using the Athletics and Wellness Centre pools.
• Provide instructional swimming lessons to various age groups following curriculum.
• Plan and implement lesson plans and evaluations.
• Oversee delivery of swimming lessons to ensure curriculum adherence.
• Deliver aquatic programming and ensure events run smoothly.
• Maintain contact with swimmers and communicate effectively.

Education

Active Intermediate First Aid or Standard First Aid with AED

Lifesaving Society Swim/Lifesaving Instructor Certification

National Lifeguard certification

First Aid & CPR knowledge

Job description

Join our team as a 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 can apply to either one, or both of the Swim Instructor positions based on availability:

Applicants applying for a Day Swim Instructor position must be available to work shifts between 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. from Monday-Friday.

Applicants applying for an Auxiliary Swim Instructor position must be available to work shifts on weekends and in the evenings.

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 and weekends to support our curricular and auxiliary programs, and the contract will have the opportunity to renew based on performance and programming needs.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

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, evenings, and weekends

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