Laurier Brantford YMCA
100 Water Street
Brantford, ON

Salary Range: $16.00/hour with eligibility for premiums

• $1/hour premium for all hours worked Monday to Friday between 5:30AM and 3:00PM
• $1/hour premium for hours worked instructing swim lessons
• $1.50/hour premium for hours worked as an Aquatic Team Leader

Benefits: All employees receive a complimentary general YMCA membership and are eligible for health and dental benefits upon meeting certain criteria.

Organizational Overview:

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA’s determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people

This position requires a commitment to the mission and values of both Wilfrid Laurier University and the YMCA. It requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Responsibility, Caring, Honesty and Respect, as well as, a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults. Wilfrid Laurier University is devoted to excellence in learning, research, scholarship and creativity. It fulfills its mission by advancing knowledge, supporting and enhancing high-quality undergraduate, graduate and professional education, and emphasizing co-curricular development of the whole student.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required, in addition to a Police Records Check, to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire.

Nature & Scope:

The YMCA is seeking a part-time Lifeguard/Swim Instructor to work a variety of shifts. Hours of work will be based on the needs of the branch. Aquatic team members are responsible for the delivery of customer service excellence through member satisfaction and safety during recreational swims as well as instruction of both individual and group swimming lessons.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility is coverage of Lifeguard shifts;
• Experience in the usage of pool chemicals and cleaning supplies for water and deck equipment maintenance;
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to members and participants by ensuring that health and safety regulations and YMCA policies and procedures are upheld;
• Teach, guard and coach a variety of aquatic programs;
• Maintain all relevant and required records;
• Develop lesson plans and administer progressive evaluations;
• Work with staff and volunteers assigned to aquatic area;
• Maintain and upgrade as required current qualifications and certifications;
• Attend scheduled training events.

Qualifications:

• Standard First Aid & CPR C
• National Lifeguard Service Certification
• Lifesaving Society, Red Cross and/or YMCA Swim Instructor Certification
• WHMIS & AED is an asset
• Current police records check with vulnerable sector search (issued within the past 6 months) is a condition of employment
• If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid Human Rights exemption

Accessibility:

The Laurier Brantford YMCA is committed to creating an inclusive environment that accommodates all individuals, including those with disabilities. We support the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Acts (AODA) and have established policies, procedures and practices which adhere to the accessibility standards set out in the AODA. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate contacting our Human Resources Department.

The Laurier Brantford YMCA is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in this position, please visit this page

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/39af7d98fd5b4eff8ee09ed70e2ed15f

to complete the YMCA Employment Application form and follow the instructions for submitting your cover letter and resume, along with documentation to verify requirements of the position.

We thank all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 10-29 per week

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All members and employees required to provide proof of vaccination, enhanced cleaning procedures, masks required indoors.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brantford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• lifeguarding: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• N.L.S. license (preferred)
• Swim Instructor Certification (preferred)

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