Aquafit Instructor

Facilitates, leads and supervises cutting edge group Aqua fitness exercise classes and programming that meets the individual needs of participants.

• Utilizes innovative teaching strategies that will maximize participant success.
• Observes participant capabilities and teaches program approach as outlined in program description. May adjust Aqua fitness program content specific to the abilities of each group.
• Participates in all mandatory staff training and meetings.
• Completes all related administrative duties assigned.
• Ensures all program participants are aware of upcoming events, program changes or cancellations. Advises participants on program/class procedures and policies, as appropriate.
• Advises Program Coordinator and/or Pool Supervisor of any customer service issues, complaints or inquiries.
• Ensures the site, equipment and supplies are appropriate to the activity and environment to reduce and minimize risk to other staff and participants.

Minimum age of 16 years old at the start of employment

• Good customer service and communication (written and verbal)

to coach and mentor a diverse range of generally adult students enrolled in the Specialty Aquatics Programs

• Excellent Leadership skills
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• The ability to work effectively with a wide range of fitness levels in a diverse community

• Current Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED
• Current Water Art, Speedo, Cala or YMCA Aquafit Certificate

*Please include your Lifesaving ID number on your resume and include a copy of your Aquafit Certification.

Certifications that will expire during your work term must be re-certified prior to your start date.

If you are registered for an applicable course, please list it on your resume along with the registration dates.

Note: All qualifications must be current from the beginning to the last day of each session.

that are due to expire during a session must be re-certified prior to the start of the season and staff will be required to provide proof of registration for the re-certification.

• Service Excellence : Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation : Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building : Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication : Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.

• Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high-quality efficient and customer-centric service that exceeds expectations.
• Accountability: our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
• People-Focused: putting people first.
• Trust: the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
• Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.

We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions, and leadership approach.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) / Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) letter.

AI Disclosure

At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment.

While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants.

All evaluations are conducted by people.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve.

Please let us know if you require accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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