The Guelph Marlin Aquatic Club is seeking a couple of Part-Time Swim Lessons Instructors for our learn to swim program. This position will consist of in-water instructing 2-15 hours per week, depending on your availability. GMAC is a Not-for-Profit swim club that has between 1100-1600 swimmers registered throughout the fall, winter, spring, and June sessions.
- Must be available to instruct after school/evenings, and/or Sundays available for January until early March for the Winter session (depending on the day of the week) and optimistically to continue on for the Spring session and beyond!
Available shifts and hiring for (some days may close due to filling as we hire) :
- Mondays at UofG Jan 11-March 8th (off Feb 15th) 4-6pm
- Tuesdays at Vic Road Pool Jan 12th - March 9th 5-8pm
- Wednesdays at Vic Road Pool Jan 13th - March 10th 4-6pm
- Fridays at Vic Road Pool Jan 15th - March 5th 5-8pm
- Sundays Jan 10th- March 7th (off Jan 31) Vic Road Pool 8am-145pm or partial shift, 8-12noon, 945-145pm
Mandatory training time Jan 3rd at Vic Road Pool 1130am-1230pm
- Work with developmental group/learn to swim swimmers from age 3 to 14
- Instruct swimmers on proper swimming technique as per criteria set and take feedback to adapt to presentation of skills
- Create positive fun environment encouraging swimmers passion for the sport of swimming
- Establish positive professional relationship with swimmers, parents and other coaches
- Provide feedback and correction to each and every swimmer at each lesson
- Write report cards for each swimmer prior to end of session.
Qualifications:
- NCCP 101 an asset but not necessary
- City Instructor certification - an asset
- Experience providing swim lessons
- competitive swimmer background a plus
- Has knowledge of technical and training aspects of competitive swimming.
- Ability to communicate with swimmers, staff and parents is a professional manner
- Ability to work independently and in team environment
- Must complete Safe Sport free clinic via coach.ca
- Upon hiring, if 18&over; must present an up to date police check within 48 hours
- Be a positive and enthusiastic role model
Experience in competitive swimming/coaching/instructing/lessons preferred Training can be provided in order to receive proper status for coaching. $20.50/hour for regular instructors, $21.50/hour for those with NCCP 1