Aquatics Instructor

Job ID: 224611 (PDSB24-114)

The Ministry of Education, W. Ross Macdonald School in Brantford requires an experienced aquatic individual to participate in the growth and development of students who are Blind, low-vision and/or deaf-blind, through an aquatics program.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

• Plan, organize and implement instructional, recreational and training programs designed to meet the needs of students and lifeguarding staff.
  
• Schedule staff to ensure safety.
  
• Maintain records.
  
• Organize competitive and recreational swimming programs and special community events.
  
• Implement school policies and to ensure the maintenance of aquatics equipment.
  
• Availability to work on-call hours as required.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• National Lifeguard Society of Canada Lifeguard Certificate.
  
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR.
  
• Courses in Behaviour Management Systems training or equivalent.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with students who are Blind/low vision and/or students who are deaf-blind.
  
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective aquatic programs to meet the needs of students.
  
• Knowledge of the Ontario Public Pools regulations and relevant legislation and Provincial and Demonstration Schools policies and procedures, guidelines and practices.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with using hand-over-hand communication and other non-verbal methods of communication (or willingness to learn) to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and other professionals.
  
• Good judgement and problem solving skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds to assist with student transfers.