LORI'S TEAM - Aquatic Instructor Lifeguard

Original job posting

The Aquatic Instructor/Lifeguard is responsible for delivering high-quality swimming lessons while ensuring the safety and supervision of all participants. They must also assist with facility maintenance, equipment setup, and maintaining a clean and orderly pool deck.

Job details

Instructor A Bit About Us Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Fun, Community, and Growth Splash N’ Learn is a women founded swim school created by passionate leaders who have individually built trusted and thriving swim programs. Together, they’ve launched a new and collaborative venture built on partnership, purpose, and the belief that we are stronger together. Our mission is simple: Be a place where kids can splash, learn, and grow in a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment. The Opportunity In this role you will be working closely with our aquatic team to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all. You’ll deliver fun, safe, and high-quality lessons using our Splash N’ Learn swim program. Who You Are You’re reliable, positive, and passionate about swimming and helping others build confidence in the water. You’re team-focused, proactive, and committed to creating a safe, fun, and inclusive experience for every swimmer. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in at Splash N’ Learn! Responsibilities * Lesson Instruction * Know and adhere to the Splash N’ Learn team standards, mission, vision, and core values * Provide swimming instruction of strokes and skills in a progressive manner using the Splash N’ Learn swim program and teaching methods * Always maintains an upbeat and friendly attitude * Be on time and present for all scheduled shifts and in uniform at all times while on shift * Check iclass prior to each shift for any class changes and/or makeups * Know each student by name * Follow assigned core plans and lesson plans for the session * Complete skill trees on iclass and provide comments and feedback accurately and professionally * Assist Aquatic Supervisor with tasks if class is not present * Safety & Supervision * Supervision of the participants and accident prevention * Correct unsafe or inaccurate behaviour as needed * Keep pool deck clean, orderly, and safe both on and after shift * Responds to any aquatic or first aid situations ensuring emergency procedures are being followed * Ensures compliance with Ontario Health regulations and all relevant legislation and Policy and Procedures manuals * Team & Facility Support * Assists with deck and equipment set up for start of programs * Assist with takedown and storage of equipment at the end of programs * Attends and participates in all mandatory meetings and training sessions * Communicates student progress with the Aquatic Supervisor * Assists with facility cleaning and maintenance as required Qualifications * Current Bronze Cross certification * Current LSS Swim or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certifications * Current Standard First Aid certification * Current National Lifeguard or Assistant Lifeguard award preferred * Current Splash N’ Learn Instructor certification * Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and sessional training sessions * Acceptable police check for vulnerable sector The Skill Set * Child and Youth Focused: Commits to assisting the personal growth and development of children and youth. * Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner to support information sharing. * Concern for Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction. * Creativity and Innovation: Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help achieve desired result * Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, both internally and externally, to build enthusiasm and appreciation to achieve work related goals. * In addition to the above competencies the Association Core Competencies are required, Commitment to Organization Vision and Values, * Diversity, Integrity, Teamwork Recruitment Process * Virtual interview with human resources * Wet interview with hiring manager

What you’ll do

The Aquatic Instructor/Lifeguard is responsible for delivering high-quality swimming lessons while ensuring the safety and supervision of all participants. They must also assist with facility maintenance, equipment setup, and maintaining a clean and orderly pool deck.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current certifications including Bronze Cross, LSS Swim or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, and Standard First Aid. A police check for the vulnerable sector is also required for this position.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Swimming Instruction
• Lifeguarding
• First Aid
• Child Development
• Safety Supervision
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Emergency Procedures
• Facility Maintenance
• Lesson Planning
• Customer Service
• Water Safety Instructor Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Accident Prevention
• American Red Cross (ARC) Certification
• Teaching
• Creativity
• Innovation
• Information Sharing
• Legislation
• Relationship Building
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Security & Safety
• Aquatics Instructor/Lifeguard
• Lifeguard
• Protective Services Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers