Swimming Instructor

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Job Description

Summer 2025

Job Title: Swim Instructor

Duration: 6-8 Weeks – Temporary – Full Time

Start Date: June 30th, 2025

Finish Date: August 22nd, 2025

Location: Mindemoya, ON

Wage: $21.20

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the CAO/Clerk or their designate and the mentorship of

the Events Coordinator, the Swimming Instructor will be responsible for instructing

swimming lessons for children aged 3+. They will administer the Lifesaving Society

Learn to Swim program while prioritizing and maintaining a safe swim environment.

They will communicate with participants and parents, keep records of participant

progress, and issue report cards and badges as required. The swim instructor will also

assist in maintaining lesson equipment and regular monitoring to ensure all equipment

is in safe, working, condition. The purpose of this position is also to provide quality work

experience and provide an opportunity for students to develop and improve their

employment skills.

Key Responsibilities

. Organize and facilitate swimming lessons for beginners, improvers

and advanced swimmers, while following the Lifesaving Society

regulations and standards.

. Ensure safety of participants and surrounding environment, including

checking that life-saving equipment is in working order.

. Interact with participants and parents regarding questions and

concerns about the offered lessons and student performance.

. Perform appropriate record keeping, including participant progress,

accomplishments, and attendance.

. Issue report cards and swim badges as required.

. Maintain a professional and welcoming environment and provide

positive direction and work co-operatively with the Swim

Assistant towards the safety and well-being of program

participants.

. Schedule meetings in coordination with the Event Coordinator for

mentorship.

. Submit weekly time sheets to the Municipal Office within

deadlines.

Job Requirements:

. Eligible students must be planning to return to school full time in the fall.

. Be eligible to work in Canada as well as be at least 15 years of age upon

commencement of employment.

. Be certified as an RLSS Instructor

. Have the National Lifeguard Certification. Have the Standard First Aid CPR and Certification. Willingness to learn.

Reporting Relationship:

The Discovery Centre Host shall be under the direct supervision of the CAO/Clerk or

their designate, and under the mentorship of the Event Coordinator, and is expected to

take direction from, and report to the individuals indicated.

Intake will remain open until positions are filled.

Please direct all inquiries, requests for job descriptions and applications to:

Alison Sloss

Event Coordinator

Municipality of Central Manitoulin

Phone: 705-377-5726

Email: asloss@centralmanitoulin.ca

www.centralmanitoulin.ca/careers