Swim Instructor

Royal Canadian Yacht Club; Toronto; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to provide engaging, safe swimming instruction and maintain pool area safety. You will deliver lessons, supervise the pools and deck per club policies and Health Act regulations, and ensure accurate administration of daily records.

Applicants must hold Standard First Aid with CPR-C & AED, National Lifeguard, and have completed a Swim Instructor course (NLS preferred).

Qualifications

• Must hold Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED.
• National Lifeguard (NL) Pool certification required.
• Swim Instructor course completed (NLS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform water rescue and first aid when necessary.
• Provide safe and effective supervision of the pools, splash pad, and deck areas.
• Ensure that pools, splash pad, and deck areas are safe and clean; tidy equipment and supplies.
• Instruct swim classes using core lesson plans.
• Complete daily program administration (lists, worksheets, progress cards, attendance, statistics).
• Ensure classes start/end on time and provide feedback as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Club.
• Be ready on deck 10 minutes before shifts.

Skills

First aid certification

Lifeguard supervision

Job description

The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing instruction in a safe and enjoyable environment and be capable of providing first aid treatment where necessary. The Swim Instructor will be responsible for the organization and preparation of swimming lessons for a variety of students, and have the ability to effectively and efficiently provide instruction and evaluation of swimmers. Other responsibilities will include the maintenance of the pool area to ensure safety and ease of use.

Job Duties

• Perform water rescue and first aid when necessary
• Provide safe and effective supervision of the pools, splash pad, and deck areas as per Club regulations and policies in addition to the regulations of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 565: Public pools
• Ensure that the pools, splash pad, and deck areas are safe and clean, and deck furniture and pool accessories are kept orderly and stored correctly, through vacuuming, skimming, removal of debris and towels, and tidying of furniture, equipment, and supplies
• Instruction of swim classes as assigned, with the use of the accompanying core lesson plans
• Completion of required daily program administration, including but not limited to:
  • Maintaining accurate class lists and worksheets
  • Completion and distribution of all progress cards and awards
  • Completion of daily attendance sheets and end-of-session statistic sheets
  • Pool chemical and water balance readings, as required
• Ensure that classes are well-organized and effectively delivered (i.e., starting and ending classes on time, screening participants on the first lesson, and providing appropriate feedback as requested)
• Other duties as assigned by the Club
• Be ready on deck in time for your scheduled shifts. It is recommended that instructors arrive 10 minutes early for their lessons.

Pay

• $18.00 per 30 minute lesson, ($32.00 per hour for back to back lessons).

Requirements

• Standard First Aid (Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED)
• National Lifeguard (NL) Pool
• Completion of Swim Instructor course (NLS preferred)

Accommodation

The Royal Canadian Yacht Club is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure that all individuals are treated equally, respectfully and with integrity. We welcome resume submissions from all qualified applicants and thank you for your interest in the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. If accommodations are required, please contact Human Resources directly. All information received will be addressed confidentially.

Job Description

The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing instruction in a safe and enjoyable environment and be capable of providing first aid treatment where necessary. The Swim Instructor will be responsible for the organization and preparation of swimming lessons for a variety of students, and have the ability to effectively and efficiently provide instruction and evaluation of swimmers. Other responsibilities will include the maintenance of the pool area to ensure safety and ease of use.

Job Duties

• Perform water rescue and first aid when necessary
• Provide safe and effective supervision of the pools, splash pad, and deck areas as per Club regulations and policies in addition to the regulations of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 565: Public pools
• Ensure that the pools, splash pad, and deck areas are safe and clean, and deck furniture and pool accessories are kept orderly and stored correctly, through vacuuming, skimming, removal of debris and towels, and tidying of furniture, equipment, and supplies
• Instruction of swim classes as assigned, with the use of the accompanying core lesson plans
• Completion of required daily program administration, including but not limited to:
  • Maintaining accurate class lists and worksheets
  • Completion and distribution of all progress cards and awards
  • Completion of daily attendance sheets and end-of-session statistic sheets
  • Pool chemical and water balance readings, as required
• Ensure that classes are well-organized and effectively delivered (i.e., starting and ending classes on time, screening participants on the first lesson, and providing appropriate feedback as requested)
• Other duties as assigned by the Club
• Be ready on deck in time for your scheduled shifts. It is recommended that instructors arrive 10 minutes early for their lessons.

Requirements

• Standard First Aid (Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED)
• Bronze Cross
• National Lifeguard (NL) Pool
• Completion of Swim Instructor course (NLS preferred)

Accommodation

The Royal Canadian Yacht Club is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure that all individuals are treated equally, respectfully and with integrity. We welcome resume submissions from all qualified applicants and thank you for your interest in the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. If accommodations are required, please contact Human Resources directly. All information received will be addressed confidentially.

Shift Schedule

Shifts are generally weekdays from 4pm - 8pm depending on our swim instruction requests.