Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Job Description
Position: Swim Instructors
Status: On-Call/Part-time Contract
Start date: Expected to begin in Fall
Reports to: Program Coordinator, Community Based Programs
Location: Variety Village, Scarborough, ON
Rate of Pay: $21.50 per hour
Who we are:
Located in southwestern Scarborough, Ontario, Variety Village is an inclusive, adaptive, and family friendly facility serving more than 30,000 individuals each year. Variety Village has had, and continues to have, a profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Through adaptive sport and recreation programming, outreach and education, Variety promotes inclusion and healthy living through adapted physical activity.
Summary:
The Swim Instructor is responsible for planning and delivering safe, inclusive, supportive swimming lessons to individuals and groups of various ages, abilities and skill levels and adhering to all water safety protocols and organization policies and procedures. This role promotes water safety, skill-building, and confidence in aquatic environments while ensuring a positive and respectful experience for all participants.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and deliver adaptive swim lessons tailored to the needs, abilities, and goals of participants with various ages, abilities and skill levels.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment in and around the water.
- Developing and implementing weekly lesson plans;
- Maintain open, professional communication with caregivers, support staff, and other team members.
- Track participant progress and complete documentation such as worksheets and attendance records.
- Ensuring safe provision of all equipment and ensure it is used correctly;
- Making sure safety standards are followed in sessions and undertake risk assessments;
- Conducting lessons with the utmost regard for safety, following required protocols and policies;
- Providing outstanding excellent customer service;
- Promoting active living opportunities for people with disabilities;
- Attending mandatory In-Service training each session;
- Ensuring qualifications and certifications as required are always current;
- Participating in in Aquatics In-service training and adhering to organizational policies and procedures.
- Handling other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- 15 years of age or older
- Current standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED Certification
- Swim Instructors and/or Coaching Certifications (e.g. Lifesaving society)
- Lifeguard certification
- Knowledge of and respect for pool and member safety
- Knowledge of swimming techniques, safety protocols, and age-appropriate instructional methods
- Experience in instructing and ability to adapt activities and programming to people with disabilities
- Dependable, reliable and punctual
- Strong interpersonal, communication and motivational skills
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays based on program needs.
Contact Information
How to apply:
Interested individuals should submit a resume and a copy of their standard first aid certificate to the contact information below. Applicants should be prepared to participate in a multi-step interview process and the successful applicant will be requested to complete a Criminal Record Check.
humanresources@varietyontario.ca
Variety is committed to building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences, and supports the full participation of all employees. We welcome applications from those who are passionate about contributing to a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included. We welcome applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2S & LGBTQIA+ persons, and anyone who can add to the diversity of our team. We offer accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process, upon request.
While only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted, we sincerely thank all applicants in advance for their interest.
We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.For more information visit www.varietyvillage.ca.