Job Description

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Job posting closes: July 10, 2023 at 05:00 p.m. Yukon Standard Time An Eligibility List may be established from this competition \xe2\x80\x93 the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires. This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union. The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Instructor

Job Code: 316

Department: Recreation

Job Summary:

The incumbent instructs aquatic programming to a diverse range of participants. Aspects of this role include preparation for instruction, delivery, evaluation, feedback, and assessment of skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides aquatic instruction for patrons; monitors activities being taught and ensures the quality of the programming meets standards

• Prepares and implements lesson plans, instructional material, and provides technical guidance for age appropriate and skill-focused lessons based on participant abilities; prepares and distributes candidate progress reports, and prepares and submits statistical reports/records. Depending on experience may mentor lesson volunteers assigned to their programs.

• Receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from patrons; determines issues and resolves or refers to higher-level staff as appropriate.

• Works collaboratively with participants and aquatic staff to ensure a positive learning environment.

• Under the direction of the Aquatic Supervisor, assists in developing or implementing specialized aquatic activities and events.

• Performs light custodial maintenance and minor repairs to facility and equipment, assisting in the inventory and stocking of first aid and program supplies.

• Maintains a clean and orderly workspace in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.

• Inputs performance data from the program lessons

• Attends seasonal in-service to maintain standards

• Follows, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.

• Other related duties.