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Junior Instructor

Posted on: Oct 10, 2024

Posted by: City of Leduc

Summary

Casual (up to 40 hours/week)

$20.00 /hour

This position has been deemed safety-sensitive by the employer and as such is subject to reasonable cause and post-incident drug and alcohol testing

Come work with us!

At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect, and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. We strive to offer the best aquatic experience, including the best lessons, safest swims, and cleanest facilities. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.

What is this opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a casual Junior Instructor at our Leduc Recreation Centre.

Reporting to the Aquatic Supervisor on duty, this position is responsible for providing a safe, enjoyable aquatic experience for facility users. This is achieved through active safety supervision, incident prevention and emergency response while providing high quality instruction for a wide variety of aquatic programs. Spend your working hours in a tropical climate, living an active lifestyle and having a ton of fun!

Key Responsibilities

What will you do?

Delivering swimming lessons and aquatic programs with exceptional customer service cultivating a positive experience for all participants
Maintaining a safe and tidy environment, and organizing, setting up and cleaning equipment at your designated teaching area; as well as ensuring that all program supplies and equipment are readily available when delivering lessons
Developing and delivering program content tailored to participants with diverse abilities, including creating lesson plans, making modifications, and providing instructional materials specific to the program
Keeping a record of participant progress and performance while delivering swimming lessons evaluations
Prevent injuries by helping the programs and lifeguard team providing public education, enforcing safety rules and regulations, and recognizing and responding appropriately in the event of an emergency
Recognize and respond to incidents requiring first aid or other safety-related concerns
Maintain a positive attitude and always portray a professional image when interacting with the public

Requirements

What do you need to succeed?

At least 16 years of age
A positive and energetic personality who is hard-working and team-oriented
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by multi-tasking and efficiently prioritizing workload

A passion for working with kids and helping our patrons live a healthy lifestyle

A commitment to ongoing learning and skill development, including the ability to complete monthly fitness and knowledge skills tests, attend all required training and in-service sessions, and complete additional courses or certifications as required

Certifications

Bronze Cross
LS Swim Instructor
Intermediate First Aid with CPR C

Certifications Considered an Asset: Lifesaving Instructor, Oxygen Administration

Shift:

Must commit to work at least one teaching shift/week and one teaching shift/weekend
The number of hours of work per week may vary based on operational needs and cannot always be projected
Must be flexible to attend training sessions outside of typical work week hours, as required

My Rewards@ City Of Leduc employee:

An additional $1.00/hr. shift premium for hours worked before 7:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. daily
Annual deck footwear allowance
Free annual LRC membership
Paid training and recertification (time and course fees)
Opportunities to learn and grow within the organization
A dynamic, fun, fast-paced work environment

Candidates 18 years of age must provide a current Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check and current Successful Child Intervention Record Check is required prior to start of employment, completed at employee’s expense.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! To apply, please visit our website at: www.leduc.ca/careers

This competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

Job Type

Casual

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$20.00 /hour

Closing Date

December 31, 2024

Posting ID: 28260