Lifeguard & Swim Instructor (Part Time)

Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.

Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

Lifeguard & Swim Instructor (Part Time)
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton
Salary: $17.50/hour - $18.00/hour
Start Date: Immediately

"Our Seton Aquatics Team is looking to fill multiple positions, with a variety of availability needs including weekdays, weekends, daytime, and evening shifts."

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

· Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
· Program discounts;
· Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
· Leadership award opportunities;
· Scholarship opportunities;
· Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.The successful candidates will have the following;

· The successful candidate must be least 16 years of age
· National Lifeguard - Pool certification
· National Lifeguard- Waterpark certification is an asset
· Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. It is considered an asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations: Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance
· Swim Instructor or Lifesaving Swim Instructor certification (YSI certification preferred, or completed within 6 months of employment)
· Availability to work morning, evening, and weekend shifts
· Evidence of a clear Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search?
· Three professional references
· Object recovery (20lb brick) recovered from the 5m depth.
· Management of distressed or drowning victims with a heightened focus on the approach and carry. The approach will be 12.5m, and the carry will also be 12.5m.

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Lifeguards and Swim Instructors will:

· Ensure a safe aquatic environment by following National Lifeguard standards and YMCA Policies and Procedures
· Demonstrate exceptional customer service
· Be knowledgeable of YMCA programs and services
· Complete administrative tasks, update class rosters, lesson plans, check equipment, clean equipment, and perform light maintenance tasks when not guarding or instructing
· Perform all scheduled water tests, head counts and change room checks
· Keep pool area clean and organized
· Respond to emergencies according to National Lifeguard standards and YMCA Policies and Procedures
· Work as a team; communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, volunteers and patrons in all situations.
· Attend (20) hours of Association in-service training throughout the year
· Complete all necessary additional YMCA training, including scheduled branch or individual-specific clinics
· Maintain certification within accordance of YMCA Calgary Aquatics policies

As a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, staff must be always alert when on-rotation or in-ratio to prevent and respond to and prevent emergencies. When performing lifeguarding shifts, every 2 hours the staff person will be provided with a minimum of 15 minutes time off-rotation, to perform other less fatiguing work-related tasks, both on and off the pool deck. When performing swim instructor shifts, the majority of instruction will be performed while directly in the water. All aquatics staff will work in the presence of chemicals to maintain a clean and healthy aquatic environment and to achieve AHS requirements.

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:

Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email [email protected].