Swim Instructor

Organization Overview:

WE'RE ALL IN FOR HEALTHIER GENERATIONS

Vivo is a charity with a profound purpose; to ignite a mindset to LIVE for healthier generations.

Our Collaboratory applies practices in social innovation to co-create and measure new kinds of healthy living solutions, and our Centre is an inclusive environment for healthy lifestyles.

We create meaningful impact with individuals, the community and the planet.

Join us on this exhilarating journey as we move into a brighter, healthier future together!

Role:

As Swim Instructor, you are responsible for providing safe and enjoyable aquatic teaching experiences.  You will create and connect with our customers, community and employees in ways that are impactful and driving, advancing our cause, and play an instrumental role in bringing the Vivo experiences to life. You'll engage with passion and be accountable to the team to deliver strong results and impact. 

Reports to: Aquatics Manager & Aquatic Programs Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Be a knowledgeable touchpoint for customers about experiences across all areas and each guest experience in the aquatics area
• Adhere to all training and certifications in accordance with Standard First Aid and Swim and Lifesaving Instructor certifications and Alberta Health Services Standards including safety supervision and best practices
• Lead and/or assist in high stress emergency situations following Emergency Response Procedures
• Come prepared and organized to evaluate and record student progress and attendance, as well as plan and deliver engaging dynamic lessons in accordance to Lifesaving Society Standards
• Contribute to a safe working environment by adhering to all Vivo Health and Safety requirements
• Participate in exploring, experimenting, and implementing new ways of building play based/ spontaneous experiences as well as social, inclusive, learning environments for the Aquatics area
• Ensure the best possible customer experience for participants and families in programs by being present, knowledgeable, engaged and empathetic to their needs
• Demonstrate an upbeat, approachable, and active personality in order to inspire and provide guests with a sense of self and place to belong
• Build authentic, respectful relationships with guests and all Vivo team members in order to provide the best possible community experience
• Seek direction from Aquatic Management
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development activities and facility functions for continuous growth
• Collaborate with the team to create tools and materials that benefit guests and organizational needs
• Share individual passion and talents to show how you are an advocate of raising healthier generations
• Act as a role model of teamwork and leads the energy each shift to create a positive work environment
• Ensure certifications are up to date and provide copies to management
• Ensure a clean and tidy work/deck space is maintained
• Ensure report cards and all other administrative duties are completed within the given time frame every session
• Commit to the entirety of the session for consistent teachings and evaluations of students

Qualifications:

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED certifications
• Current Swim and Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner Certification
• Minimum 16 years of age or older
• National Lifeguard, First Aid Instructor, SwimAbilities Instructor are considered assets
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search current within 2 months (Receipt of application accepted)

* Full-time (30 hours+/week) and part-time positions available. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits upon successful completion of the probationary period.

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