Are you passionate about water safety? Do you think learning to swim is a critical life skill? Does the flexibility to work around school and life or the opportunity to add summer hours sound positive to you? As part of the Y team you will play an important role ensuring the safety of our pool patrons and/or teaching kids to swim!
Why work at the Y?
- Paid re-certifications
- Training opportunities for growth and development in Aquatics
- Flexible shifts that work around most school schedules
- Up to full time hours available during school break periods
- Summer employment flexibility
- Complimentary individual Y membership
- Great people, fun and rewarding work!
Are you the right fit?
- Enjoy working with kids
- Able to engage, motivate, encourage and guide members
- Able to build positive relationships with members, staff and volunteers
- Ability to deal with challenging situations
What else do you need?
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification or Aquatic Emergency Care
- Ability to obtain YMCA Swim Instructor certification
- Clear Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Check
Lifeguard
- NL certification
Asset: LSI (Lifesaving Instructor)
Swim Instructor
- Bronze Cross or Higher
- YMCA Swim (YSI) or Swim For Life Instructor (SFL)
Asset: LSI (Lifesaving Instructor)
Application Deadline: Ongoing
The Y is entrusted to provide a safe workplace for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Standard First Aid
- National Lifeguard
- YMCA Swim Instructor
- Bronze Cross
Preferred
- Aquatic Emergency Care
- Lifesaving Instructor