Assistant Swim Instructor

Note: This position is a seasonal part-time summer position with a 35 to 40 hour work week. This position requires working Monday to Friday.
Purpose:
Reporting to the Director of Parks and Recreation, this position assists the Swim Instructor with the organization, implementation and delivery of the Annual Swim Program Lessons at Chandos Beach, Quarry Bay Beach and Jack Lake Landing. There will be public contact which would include teaching participants, communication with Parents and greeting customers or visitors with professionalism, diplomacy and integrity consistent with the public status and image of the Township.
This position is an integral part of our recreation programming and provides support to the Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Work daytime shifts Monday to Friday. Work Schedule will be determined by program schedule.
2. Report to work at three different beach front locations in varying summer weather.
3. Perform minor repairs to the swim rafts and buoy lines as needed for public safety. Report deficiencies for repair that require additional tools, materials and staff.
4. Collect and assist customers with the completion of swim program registration forms.
5. Submit registration fees for deposit and track outstanding fees to ensure collection and submission.
6. Assist with the organization and creation of a swim program schedule that meets the needs of our customers.
7. Determine LifeSaving Society class level of swim participants.
8. Teach and/or assist with the teaching of LifeSaving Society Swim levels.
9. Evaluation of participants and marking of report cards.
10. Regular communication with Parents/Participants.
11. Any other duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies:
•Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, deal with distractions and interruptions.
•Demonstrated ability to work with children.
•Physical ability to deliver swim lessons outdoors in a beach front setting.
•Demonstrated ability to work outdoors and in the water, in varying summer weather.
•Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in cooperation with others in a team environment;
•Demonstrated awareness of the importance of accessible, professional customer service in representing the Township; (organizational awareness).
•Demonstrated ability to follow direction from municipal staff.
•Good organizational and communication skills with the ability to deal with the public in a polite, pleasant and positive manner.
Knowledge, Training and Qualifications:
•Assistant Swim Instructor certification with the LifeSaving Society.
•NLS certification.
•G2 Driver’s Licence.
•First-Aid / CPR.
•Current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

How to apply:

Applications can be submitted by e-mail to employment@northkawartha.ca . Alternatively, they can be submitted in-person, or mailed to: Alana Solman, CAO Township of North Kawartha P.O. Box 550, 280 Burleigh Street Apsley, ON K0L 1A0