Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Robert Lee YMCA, Vancouver

Date Posted : October 3, 2024

Position Title : Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

Location : Robert Lee YMCA (955 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y2)

Terms : Permanent Part Time : (8-24 hours per week)

Shift : Shifts will vary but will include mornings, evenings, and weekends

Salary : $21.48 per hour

Start Date : ASAP

Reports To : Supervisor, Aquatics

Nature & Scope :

The Lifeguard / Swim Instructor will report to the Aquatics Supervisor and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun aquatics environment.

Major Responsibilities :

• Guarding the pool and teaching swimming lessons in a positive and professional manner
• Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
• Promote philanthropy through the YMCA’s annual Strong Kids Campaign
• Develop lesson plans for various programs and administer progressive evaluations for participants
• Ensure program design, lay-out, and offerings meet the needs of all participants at various levels
• Lead program delivery, while ensuring contents meet the appropriate criteria and outline
• Perform general administrative duties and record keeping responsibilities
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards / policies / procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff, including all locker rooms and spectator viewing areas.
• Assist with training new staff / volunteers in procedures and practices
• Remain flexible willing to learn new skills, alter shifts
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required

Requirements :

• Current Standard First Aid certificate (valid within 2 years)
• CPR level C and & AED certificate (valid within 1 year)
• Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent
• National Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent
• Experience as a Swimming Instructor - preferred
• YMCA Aquatic Fitness Certificate, or equivalent preferred
• Access to reliable transportation or a vehicle
• Advanced leadership courses are an asset
• Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
• 3 professional references

Application Deadline : October 13, 2024

The YMCA cares about the same things you do : raising healthy and resilient children, ensuring youth feel confident and supported, and helping people feel healthy and connected to others in the community .

As the Lower Mainland's largest operational charity, we are 4,000 staff and volunteers providing vital community services that are having a positive impact on some of the community's most pressing social issues.

Central to our success are :

• The people who unite behind our mission to help people reach their potential
• The safe and welcoming places we provide from health and fitness facilities to childcare centres to camps that foster a sense of community
• The comprehensive community programs that provide the skills, opportunities and confidence people need to achieve their potential

These people, places, and programs come together to create a sense of belonging and a supportive network that have proven time and again to help people achieve their personal goals.

For some the impact can be truly transformational and can have an enormous ripple effect on those around them.

About You :

• Do the right thing - You are caring, respectful, honest and responsible in all you do
• Put people first - You believe in the strengths, perspectives and passion of people
• Keep our promises - You do what you say you will do
• Lead by example - You are courageous, speak with conviction, listen attentively and collaborate

Competencies :

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, and an orientation to service, the candidate should possess the following competencies :

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

Leadership : Motivates and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes.

Communication : Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner.

Creativity and Innovation : Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to improve programs and service.

Team Work : The ability to work effectively with others to achieve optimal results.

Product Knowledge : Thorough understanding of the components required in providing quality care.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported.

We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.