YOU Need to be Someone's Hero

As we outlined above, Swim Instructors can be a child's hero, but only when the Swim Instructor understands, and tries to make a difference. Each class, shift, student is another opportunity to make a difference in a child's life -- The best Instructors understand the immense responsibility that being an Instructor at Oakville Swim Academy entails. 

Portraying a Positive Image 

When at work, you MUST illustrate a professional image. As we just mentioned, you are someone's hero; Imagine, as a child, you heard your hero swear? Or talking about something of inappropriate topic (e.g., gossip, partying.). So, when at work, pretend there is a spotlight on you! 

Always Strive For Better & Higher 

This is one of the more ambiguous elements, but it is important nonetheless. We want you to always strive for better & higher, and that could mean: 

• Pushing a student to the best of their abilities;

• Giving detailed and action-oriented feedback to students;

• Helping a co-worker if they are unsure about something;

• Asking for feedback from Deck Supervisors; and 

• Enrolling in workshops & trainings. 

We encourage our staff to always, always, try and improve themselves as Instructors, employees, and as humans.  

Instructing Is Not The Only Element of this Job 

Of course, your main task is being an AWESOME Instructor, but there are other elements, too. We understand for many of you, this is your first job, and we cannot be more honoured, but Oakville Swim Academy requires you to be a great employee, too. That could mean: 

• Responding to slack messages in a timely manner; 

• Following the organization's policies and procedures; 

• Respecting your coworkers, superiors, and the building; or 

• Awareness of when to ask for help.

These are just a few examples of how you can be a good employee. 

Hopefully, the reflection question above prompted an opportunity for you to examine what being a Swim Instructor means to you.  Let's take a moment and review what Oakville Swim Academy requires you to do:

Qualifications 

• National Lifeguard  and/or Swim Instructor (required) 

• Current Standard First Aid + CPR "C" (required) 

• New Hire System Certificate (required) 

• Bronze Cross (2022 version, preferred)

Responsibilities 

• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices, which allow the Instructors to run programs in accordance with accepted practices while keeping all areas of the operation in perspective.

• Maintains effective communication with all levels of staff and supervisors including deck supervisors, and managers.

• Responsible for the delivery of instructional programs and special events at the facility.

• Ensures high standards of safety supervision. 

• Complete daily attendance for class(es) assigned to them.

• Complete daily and sessional evaluation assessment systems (e.g., SwimGen, JackRabbit). 

The Instructor MUST...

• Attend and complete all staff training sessions pertinent to the position.

• Be available to fulfill the work schedules as assigned. 

• Adhere to all of Oakville Swim Academy's policies.

• Have an understanding of Oakville Swim Academy policies, emergency procedures, and fire safety plan, and respond appropriately to all situations, executing proper rescue techniques and providing first aid where necessary. 

• Behave and conduct themselves in a professional manner while in view of the public.