University Settlement Aquatic Fitness Instructor

Class needed Schedule: Mondays 10-11AM

Hourly Rate: $38.29/hour

Details: Part-Time, Unionized Position

Please send a cover letter and resume Luka Vuckovic, Recreation Supervisor

University Settlement is a multi-service agency that was founded in 1910 and has the distinction of being one of the first community-based social service centres in the City of Toronto. The organization’s three offices are part of culturally rich and vibrant neighborhoods in downtown Toronto and North York.

With a full-time and part-time staff of approximately 150, University Settlement delivers programs to address the needs of more than 10,000 unique users annually in a number of diverse areas including settlement services, English language classes, children’s programs, employment training, senior services, music and arts education, daycare and recreation programs.

The Recreation Department offers a wide variety of programming for children, youth and adults including basketball and badminton, yoga classes, camp and after school programs for children, aquatics and our full-service Fitness Centre. Our recreation programs serve a wide cross-section of our community. Aquatics programming includes group and private swim lessons for all ages, a swim team, Aqua Fit, pre-school classes, length swim, and family swim opportunities

This position carries the responsibility for the safety, welfare, education and leadership of clients participating in Aquafit Classes at University Settlement.

• Current Water
  
  ART Shallow or Shallow & Deep Instructor Certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant experience in instructing Aquafit
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid Certification

• 2nd language
• Non-profit experience
• Experience working/volunteering in a multi-cultural setting
• Current National Lifeguard (NL) award (an asset, but not required)

• Plan and provide safe and appropriately challenging fitness activities for patrons of Aquafit.
• Provide safe instruction to all different levels of fitness levels and training.
• Assist in the evaluation of the success of the program, provide feedback, new ideas and recommendations for the next session.
• Assist aquatic staff with emergencies.
• Complete attendance and other reports as needed.
• Be positive, helpful, and welcoming always.
• Respond or direct participant inquiries or concerns.
• Perform additional duties as required by the Recreation Supervisor.

A valid Police Reference Check with vulnerable sector screening, satisfactory to University Settlement is a requirement of this position.

* University Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank everyone for submitting an application; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted

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