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ActivNation programs to engage Indigenous communities in healthy active living. Our goal is to provide more opportunities for more community members to lead a healthy and active lifestyle!
Our Fall & Winter programs work with Indigenous communities located 6.5 hours’ drive from the Ottawa region. Our programs are developed for youth aged 7-21 in a variety of sports.

The focus of this aquatic instructor position will be pool activities for youth & adults, as well as leading and mentoring local lifeguards.

Responsibilities:

• Train local monitors and lifeguards in the pool to take Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and National Lifeguard certifications.
• Lead pool fitness classes and provide instruction to participants
• Work with community youth to provide engaging aquatics programs
• Work with community adults for intro to fitness and low-impact aquatics training programs
• Demonstrate proper form and technique for exercises
• Ensure a safe and clean workout environment for all participants
• Motivate and encourage participants to achieve their fitness goals
• Monitor participants' progress and adjust as needed
• Manage Facebook page, registrations and community outreach
• Oversee aquatics operations for the local pool, and communicate with maintenance for all facility needs

Experience:

• CPR and First Aid certification
• National Lifeguard & Bronze Cross certification
• Aquatics Instructor or Aqua fitness certification an asset
• Ability to effectively lead a group and provide individualized attention
• Knowledge of various exercise techniques and equipment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• National Lifeguard Trainer or Examiner certification an asset

Program Overview:

• January 20th 2024 start date
• Must be able to travel and stay in the community for extended periods of 12 weeks. (Located 6.5 Hours from Ottawa & Montreal)
• 6 weeks of holidays throughout the year.
• All accommodations covered
• Travel covered to and from Community – Drive ($.575 KM) or Flights
• Approx. 30-40 hours per week
• 1-2 Weekends per month
• Commensurate Weekly Pay with Food Allowances
• Approx. $1,250 per week – dependent on experience
• 1-year contract with the possibility of renewal

Expected start date: 2025-01-20