Team Leader, Aquatics - Rotary Outdoor Pool, Chilliwack Job at YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER
Position Title: Team Leader, Aquatics
Location: Rotary Outdoor Pool (46245 Reece Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 3A9)
With the ability to work at the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre in the event of adverse weather conditions
Terms: Temporary, Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Shifts: Shifts vary but will include weekday mornings, evenings, and weekends
Wage: $24.00 per hour
Start Date: May 1, 2023, or as soon as possible
End Date: September 18, 2023
Reports To: Supervisor, Aquatics
Nature & Scope:
The Aquatics Team Leader will report to the Aquatics Supervisor, and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun aquatics environment. The Team Leader is responsible for providing support and delivering family focused programming and services, as well as helping to monitor and support program quality.
Major Responsibilities:
- Effectively guard and instruct to the required performance standards
- Provide support and leadership to swim instructors so they may meet performance criteria.
- Initiate communication with parents during swim lessons
- Prepare instructor assignments, adjusts as needed and completes required administrative duties in consultation with Aquatic Supervisor
- Provide support and leadership to lifeguards to ensure the pool rules, procedures and practices meet the required standards
- Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
- Promote philanthropy through the YMCA’s annual Strong Kids Campaign
- Assists the Supervisor, Aquatics with general administrative duties.
- Remain flexible – willing to learn new skills, alter shifts
- Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required
- Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and be appropriately dressed and well groomed
Requirements:
- Current Standard First Aid (valid within 2 years)
- CPR-C & AED certificate (valid within 1 year)
- Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent
- Current National Lifeguard (NL) pool option with AMOA
- High School Diploma (GED) or equivalent - preferred
- Experience as a Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor - 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
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.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Thank you for your interest and application.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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