Swim Instructor

Job Duties

We are looking for individuals who love to swim and teach swimming to all age groups at our seven outdoor swimming pools located around Calgary.

Swim Instructors are responsible for:

Conducting and developing program and swim lesson plans for swimming instruction at all levels
Evaluating students’ performance, accomplishments and maintain records of performance and attendance
Ensure compliance with safety procedures and deal with patrons’ questions and concerns regarding swimming lessons
Put away all equipment that was utilized in the swim lesson
May also be required to assist in cleaning, hosing of locker rooms, laundry, vacuuming, monitoring of office and answering phones
Hours of work are Monday through Friday, usually in the mornings.

COSPA pools offer Red Cross or Lifesaving Society swimming lesson programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, and possess the following current certifications:
Pools That Offer Red Cross Swimming Lessons
Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructors certification
Pools that offer Lifesaving Society Swimming Lessons
National Lifeguard Certification, Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) would be considered an asset.
Six months experience as a Swim Instructor is also an asset.
Other aquatic experience including work and volunteer will be considered.
Applicants must demonstrate strong communication skills, adaptability and team leadership ability.
Successful applicants must provide proof of current qualifications.

Notes

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications and must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
Applicants will be short-listed.
More than one position may be filled from this competition.

COSPA would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working at one of the COSPA outdoor swimming pools.

Only those applicants being considered for interview will be contacted.