Role: As an Aquatic Leadership Instructor your goal will be to lead exceptional aquatic leadership certification courses for our customers using Lifesaving Society Program Model Design. This role is a temporary term up to 3 months.

Reports to: Aquatic Programming & Operations Manager & Aquatic Specialty and Leadership Coordinator

What’s In It for You:

• Free facility access based on hours worked plus a variety of free and discounted programs & services.
• Employee recognition program.
• Annual staff events including BBQs, Corporate Challenge, December holiday party and many more.
• Free parking and close to transit with a C-train and bus stop steps away.

What You Will Do:

Instruction & Program Delivery

• Teach Lifesaving Society Bronze-level, Intermediate First Aid, and CPR courses in a safe, engaging, and effective manner.
• Teach Lifesaving Society leadership-level courses including: National lifeguard, Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor, First Aid Instructor, National lifeguard Instructor, Sport Coach 1, Swim Abilities, and other higher-level courses if applicable to current certifications.
• Maintain a high standard of customer engagement and ensure a positive learning environment for all participants.
• Develop and integrate new, innovative teaching methods and activities through the use of both internal and external resources.
• Maintain the necessary level of fitness to demonstrate and perform the practical elements of instruction.
• Stay up-to-date on the Lifesaving Society updates for course deliveries

Professionalism & Team Integration

• Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times by wearing the appropriate uniform and demonstrating leadership both on and off deck.
• Demonstrate effective and timely communication with supervisors, coworkers, and participants.
• Show willingness to integrate into the team and openness to learn from other team members.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled in-services and professional development opportunities.
• Display a commitment to continuous improvement and pursue higher levels of certification or technical skills as required.

Safety & Administration

• Be responsible for participant safety, including keeping the group together and prepared to evacuate in case of a medical emergency.
• Prepare and maintain accurate activity reports, test sheets, and administrative documentation, ensuring all fields are properly filled out and signed.
• Submit all important documentation to the Aquatic Specialty and Leadership Coordinator within a 24-hour period after completion of the course taught.
• Submit quarterly availability by the designated deadline to support effective scheduling.
• Collaborate closely with the Aquatic Specialty and Leadership Coordinator and Aquatic Shift Leaders in the development and growth of aquatic programs, both short and long term.

What You’ll Need:

• Lifesaving Instructor Certification (current), National Lifeguard (any option) (current) required
• CPR C and Standard First Aid (recertified within 2 years) required
• Previous work experience in an aquatic instructor role (1 year) required
• At least one of: Swim instructor, National Lifeguard Instructor Certification (current), Lifesaving First Aid Instructor, Swim instructor Trainer and/or Trainer of any discipline is an asset
• Excellent customer engagement, public relations, teamwork, communication, problem solving, judgment, and the ability to deal with conflict diplomatically will help ensure your success
• A high sense of urgency, ability to think clearly while handling multiple priorities in emergency situations
• All Aquatic Leadership Instructors are required to work a minimum of one course(s) every session (at least one full course as opposed to a recertification)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We value the uniqueness and perspectives of all employees and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our team members at MNP Community & Sport Centre. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. MNP Community & Sport Centre provides support in its recruitment process to candidates with disabilities; including accommodation, that takes into account candidates’ accessibility needs. Please connect with our Human Resources team if you require accommodation within the recruitment process.

All candidates applying to MNP Community & Sport Centre must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.