Join our swim family and help build confident swimmers, one splash at a time! DSH is a leader in the aquatic industry through our experienced and personalized teaching styles that engage children and adults in the aquatic setting. At DSH we specialize in making sure safety, comfort, and personal touch is given to everyone who comes to our facilities. DSH – Is a home and a welcoming place for everyone.
Davina’s Swim House is seeking an energetic, motivated, self-starting Aquatic Leadership Conductor to teach National Lifeguard, Instructor, AST, and/or Examiner courses on a freelance basis (weekends and/or school breaks) within our growing swim school.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and teach high-quality and interactive leadership to all participants.
- Prepare instructional materials that meet a variety of learners' needs.
- Evaluate candidates according to the Lifesaving Society program must-sees on an ongoing basis and provide verbal and written feedback throughout the course and during the final evaluation.
- Complete administrative duties promptly (i.e. attendance, record progress, course documentation, and test sheets).
- Report all concerns regarding the facility or candidate progress and incidents to the immediate supervisor for follow-up.
- Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and ensure all safety and lifeguarding procedures are adhered to and, in the event of an emergency, respond as trained by the Association.
- Enforce all rules and regulations and maintain order as a proactive approach to ensuring safety and accident prevention.
- Set up and take down lane ropes and other equipment as required checking that equipment is safe and in good repair. Report immediately all malfunctions and remove the damaged equipment from circulation.
- Performs required maintenance duties, including but not restricted to closing the facility, cleaning and disinfecting, and pool chemistry tests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience teaching NL, Swim or Lifesaving Instructor, AST, and/or Examiner courses
- Previous experience teaching and examining Bronze Medallion and/or Bronze Cross courses
- Current lifeguard award
- Current Standard First Aid Award
Current awards in the streams in which you are certified to teach and could include:
- Current Swim or Lifesaving IT Award
- Current NL Instructor and NL Examiner Award
- Current AST Instructor
- Current Lifesaving Instructor and Bronze Examiner
- Acceptable Police Check for Vulnerable Sector
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Child and Youth Focused: Commits to assisting the personal growth and development of children and youth.
- Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear, and timely manner to support information sharing.
- Concern for Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others about risk and harm reduction.
- Creativity and Innovation: Develop new ways or adapt existing ideas to help achieve the desired result.
- Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, both internally and externally, to build enthusiasm and appreciation to achieve work-related goals.
- In addition to the above competencies the Association Core Competencies are required, Commitment to Organization Vision and Values,
- Diversity, Integrity, Teamwork
