Since its opening in 1980, the Columbus Centre, part of Villa Charities, has served as a vibrant community centre where people can enjoy the richness of Italian culture within a Canadian setting. Today, the Columbus Centre remains a major hub for the GTA’s Italian-Canadian community and a popular meeting place to participate in a wide range of athletic, aquatic and wellness programs at our expansive Athletic Club.
The Columbus Center is currently looking for Part time Swim Instructors
The Swim Instructor is responsible for ensuring service excellence in all Aquatic Program spaces and assists in the safe operation of these programs and spaces.
The Swim Instructor directs leadership in programs and services that include maintaining a safe aquatic environment, educating the public regarding safe swimming habits, and providing progressive swimming instruction.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility and acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency
- Provides emergency care and first aid treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
- Ensures that members and other staff adhere to pool conduct guidelines and maintain order in his/her designated area as a proactive approach to ensuring safety and accident prevention.
- Provides instructional swimming lessons to various age groups following established curriculum.
- Plans, organizes and implements core lesson plans/daily lesson plans, progress reports and evaluations.
- Maintains accurate, up to date progress sheets and records for participants; keeps Daily Log up to date and accurate.
- Sets up and takes down the recreational program and other equipment as required – at the same time checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
- Completes a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift.
- Assist staff team in pool/equipment maintenance duties
- Always demonstrates professionalism
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications & Skills
- Lifeguarding Certification – National Lifeguard Service (NLS)
- Standard First Aid (SFA) Certification With CPR C and AED
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
- Lifesaving Society Instructor & Emergency First Aid Instructor
- 1-3 years of previous experience in lifeguarding and swim instruction
- Experience working with children, adults and parent/tot programs
- Must be mature, reliable, responsible and a team player
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members and staff
- Excellent written communication skills
- Police Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector
Additional Qualifications
- Aquafit Certification, an asset
- Advanced Instructor and Examiner Clinic, an asset
- Other Advanced Leadership Certification i.e. NLS Instructor, Instructor Training, an asset
- Knowledge of the Italian language and/or Italian Canadian community, an asset
Shift Timings
Shift Availability Fridays 4:30 pm to 8:45 pm
other shifts include Early morning opening and daytime shifts, Monday through Sunday (including, days, evenings and weekends), therefore, the job incumbent must be flexible.
Benefits
· Free Gym Membership
· Flexible schedules
· Employee discounts
Location
901 Lawrence Ave W, North York, ON M6A 1C3 (Lawrence and Dufferin)
GENERAL RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Villa Charities Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit and hire without discrimination and are committed to fair and accessible recruitment practices.
Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with applicable legislation.
Villa Charities Inc. does not use artificial intelligence in its recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M6A 1C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Swimming Instructor: 1 year (preferred)
- Working with Children: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Lifeguard Certification (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
