Monday, July 25, 2022
Job Description
A Ryerson Swimming Instructor is a patient, dedicated, and responsible individual who monitors their students and ensures a safe teaching environment in the University pool, located within the Recreation & Athletic Centre. Swimming instructors help give opportunities to provide knowledge and safety for their students, and help promote a healthy active lifestyle. Ryerson swimming instructors act as ambassadors for Ryerson Athletics & Recreation with students and community members. Swimming instructors work closely with the Head Lifeguard.
Required Qualifications
- At least two years previous lifeguard and/or swim instructor experience preferred
- Comfortable teaching private and group lessons of all ages
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Demonstration of strong leadership skills developed through progressively responsible work experiences
- Desire and ability to provide leadership to recreational and instructional swim programs
- Current National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid, and CPR Level ‘C’ certification
- Current Swim Instructor certification is an asset
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
- Review and actively enforce pool rules and safety with patrons and identify any safety issues
- Follow routines to open and close pool at beginning/end of day as assigned
- Regular monitoring and recording of pool temperature and pH, chlorine, and alkalinity levels
- Set up and take down equipment as necessary
- Warmly greet patrons upon entry to pool; act as an ambassador for Athletics & Recreation to all patrons and community members
- Report on swimming lesson programs to Head Lifeguard on a regular basis
- Understand and actively implement emergency evacuation procedures when necessary
- Prepare for, and actively participate in, staff training and meetings
- Create, foster, and support an environment that celebrates equity, diversity, and inclusion in all Athletics & Recreation programs, including Aquatics
- All other duties as assigned or required
Contact Information
Matt Edmonds
aquatics@ryerson.ca