Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

- Wet/damp
- In/on water
- At heights
- Noisy

Work setting
- Rural area
- Swimming pool/centre
- Recreational or cultural centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
- Keep logs and maintain records
- Schedule activities
- Supervise staff
- Train staff
- Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
- Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
- Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
- Maintain and repair sports equipment
- Prepare reports
- Understand principles of group dynamics
- Leading/instructing groups
- Leading/instructing individuals
- Provide lifestyle awareness information
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Assemble supplies,



sports and game equipment
- Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
- Instruct and supervise trainees
- Participate in staff meetings

Supervision
- 5-10 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Red Cross Swimming Instructor/Life Saving Certificate
- Aqua Fitness Instructor Certificate
- National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available

Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Productive interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player

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