Swim Instructors

(Available Tuesday and Thursdays 4-8pm starting July 5^th)

Duties:

Instructors are responsible to teach participants to swim in a safe manner while using appropriate methods to ensure that participants progress as anticipated in their courses. They desire that students succeed and ensure the full course curriculum is completed within the time allocated. Instructors assist in the promotion of programs and activities at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. Instructors are responsible for preparing and following lesson plans for their classes. They must attend and participate in all mandatory training and information sessions. They are required to maintain a professional image at all times and wear any required uniform. Instructors ensure that all necessary records are maintained accurately and submitted on a timely basis.

Required Education:

• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification (for instructor positions)
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C/AED (both lifeguard & Instructor positions)

Assessed Qualifications:

• Integrity
• Strong oral communication skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Good judgment
• Initiative
• Team player
• Confidentiality and discretion
• An understanding of our mission and operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference may be given to candidates with both the National Lifeguard Pool certification and Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification
• Preference may be given to candidates with Lifesaving Instructor certification
• Preference may be given to candidates with relevant experience
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience working in a sports and/or recreation facility
• Preference may be given to Bilingual (English / French) candidates

Please clearly indicate on your resume, which, if any, of these qualifications you possess.

Compensation:

• Starting wage of $14.51 ($15.02 after 12 months)
• A membership to the Canada Games Aquatic Centre

Conditions of Employment:

• Prior to hiring, you must provide the results of a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check. You will also be required to provide these checks periodically while employed with us.
• Instructors need to commit to a full session of classes [eight (8) to ten (10) consecutive weeks]
• Must maintain required certifications
• Position will require evening and weekend work hours
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Application Method:

Please apply by electronically submitting your resume to benjamin.tremblay@aquatics.nb.ca and clearly indicate that you are applying for the Swim Instructor positions.

The Canada Games Aquatic Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This is a unionised position

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for assessment will be contacted.

The Canada Games Aquatic Centre is the operating name of the Saint John Aquatic Center Commission. The Commission is the employer.