POSITION TITLE: Activity SUPPORT WORKER - AQUATIC SUPPORT

This in a union position under the Community Living Services Collective Agreement

Classification: Activity Worker

Grid Level: 8 – JJEP Wage Grid

SUMMARY

Provides recreational, social and activity support. Encourages and facilitates Participant engagement in activities. This position reports to the Executive Director and CEO.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works as a member of a team to provide a positive and safe environment for an individual wanting to swim.

2. Teaches appropriate and secure behaviors in and around the pool. This may include but is not limited to body blocking of off-limit areas and items and safely guiding an individual between activities within the pool building.

3. Identifies recreational and learning opportunities in the pool that will meet an individual’s needs and match their individual interests while working with and following direction from the team leader.

4. Collaborate with lifeguards and pool staff.

5. Represents Beaufort Association for Inclusion in a positive manner.

6. Provides emotional support and role modeling.

7.



Encourages and facilitates engagement in activities.

8. Performs other related duties as required.

ABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (Competencies)

- Being calm and patient with an individual while in and out of the pool and while providing community inclusion support.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in both group and one to one setting.
- Demonstrated ability to use positive behaviour supports.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety standards and practices.
- Comfortable, calm and patient while managing crisis.
- Good written and verbal reporting skills.

QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience

- Grade 12 education.
- 100 hours’ experience swimming.
- Must be a strong swimmer who is comfortable in deep water.

Pay: From $26.72 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 per week

Application question(s):
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- 100 hours’ experience swimming.
- Must be a strong swimmer who is comfortable in deep water.

Work Location: In person

📌 Activity Support Worker - Aquatic Support (Courtenay)
🏢 Beaufort Association for Inclusion in Action
📍 Courtenay