PT Lifeguard / Swimming Instructors

Posted: October 16, 2012
Filed Under: Aquatics
Location(s): Saddletowne YMCA

Wage Range Starting at:
Jr. Lifeguard -$10.40/hr
Lifeguard - $12.75/hr
Instructor - $13.82/hr

Nature and Scope:

Reporting to the Aquatic Director, these part-time Lifeguard / Swimming Instructors are responsible for ensuring a safe aquatic environment and delivering quality, value based programming in the Aquatic area.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure a safe aquatic environment by following NLS Standards and/or YMCA Policies and Procedures
  • Demonstrate exceptional customer service by adhering to YMCA Priority: SAM Standards
  • Knowledgeable of YMCA programs and services
  • Complete administrative tasks, updating class rosters, lesson plans, checking equipment, cleaning equipment, sweeping and light maintenance tasks etc. when not guarding or instructing
  • Perform all scheduled water tests
  • Keep pool area clean and organized
  • Respond to emergencies according to NLS Standards and/or YMCA Policies and Procedures
  • Work as a team; communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and members in all situations.
  • Attend all scheduled in-services

  • Attend all YMCA training as outlined in contract letter

Competencies:

Commitment to the Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision and values of YMCA Calgary.

Service Attitude/Customer Focus: Identifies needs and wants of members/participants as priority and responds in an effective and timely manner to enhance every person's YMCA experience.

Leadership: Ability to develop and direct performance of others to achieve desired results.

Communication: Ability to speak, write, listen, and secure information in a variety of settings.

Self Management: Ability to direct personal performance to achieve desired results.

Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others to achieve optimal collective results.

Flexibility/Managing Change: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Diversity: Appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the YMCA.

Commitment to Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.

Information Technology: Appreciates the learning opportunity in sharing information and effectively utilizes available information technology.

Qualifications:

Lifeguard                                            

  • NLS                                                    
  • Standard First Aid
  • Basic Rescuer CPR Level C (recertified within the last 12 months)
  • Lifesaving Instructor preferred
  • Minimum 32 hours of active lifeguarding experience
  • Cleared security clearance including a vulnerable sector search

 

Instructor

  • YMCA Instructor/Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Swim for Life Instructor
  • Standard First Aid
  • Basic Rescuer CPR Level C (recertified within the last 12 months)
  • Lifesaving Instructor preferred
  • Minimum 16 hours of active instructing experience
  • Cleared security clearance including a vulnerable sector search

Please send a cover letter and resume quoting posting number TY-AQUA-105-:

Human Resources
YMCA Calgary Association Services
101 3 St. S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 4G6
Fax: (403) 269-4661
Email: hradmin@ymcacalgary.org


YMCA Calgary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position closes when suitable candidate is found.