YMCA - YWCA of Vancouver Island: Lifeguard / Swim Instructor
Hourly Wages by Role: Lifeguard $23.72; Swim Instructor $27.03
Position Classification: Casual: Up to 19 hours/week (on call or regular shifts)
Placement: Ongoing
Hours: Up to 19 hours per week; current available shifts vary, including weekday morning, afternoon, and
evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:
(As relevant to the specific position with the Aquatic team)
• Provide excellent customer service to members, volunteers, and staff
• Ensure all safety and lifeguarding procedures are adhered to, and in the event of an emergency
respond as trained by the Association
• Enforce all rules and regulations and maintain order in designated areas as a proactive
approach to ensuring safety and accident prevention
• Plan, organize and implement core lesson plans/daily lesson plans, progress reports and
evaluations
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date progress sheets and records for participants
• Keep Daily Log up-to-date and accurate
• Set-up and take-down lane markers, program and other equipment as required
• Ensure that equipment is safe and in good repair (report immediately any malfunctions and
remove any damaged equipment immediately)
• Maintenance and cleaning duties as required
• Assist in the supervision and leadership of assistant instructors and volunteers
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA-YWCA
standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff
• Monitor commitment to service excellence by role modelling and maintaining YMCA SAM 2.1
standards Develops and maintain professional and courteous relationships with members and
participants
• Contribute as a member of our staff team in the overall operation of the Westhills Y Branch,
including performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification required
• Current Lifesaving Society Airway Management and Oxygen Administration (AMOA) certification
required
• Current YMCA Swim Instructor or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor or Red Cross Water Safety
Instructor certification required
• Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructors certification a strong asset
• YMCA or BCRPA Aquafit certification a strong asset
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification required
• Must be 16 years of age
• Clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required (prior to start
date; NOT required at application stage)
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA Vancouver Island
Email:
Please Note:
1. Application Deadline: This posting will remain open until suitable candidates have been found.
2. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.
3. We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer