AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR
Job Description
Apply By: Friday, November 18, 2022 11:59 pm EDT
AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR
Organization: Ministry of Education
Division: Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch
City: Milton
Job Term: 3 Temporary , Irregularly scheduled/on-call supply positions (to work on an as needed basis)
Job Code: 50485 – Instructor 1 Recreat & Crafts
Salary: $25.25 – $27.73 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Understanding the job ad – definitions
Posting Status: Open
Job ID: 189435
Competition PDSB22-226
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The Ministry of Education, Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf and Trillium Demonstration School requires experienced aquatic individuals to participate in the growth and development of students who are Deaf, hard of hearing and/or have severe learning disabilities, through an aquatics program.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the “How to apply” section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will:
• 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.
Requirements & Prerequisites
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• National Lifeguard Society of Canada Lifeguard Certificate;
• Red Cross Instructors Certificate;
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR;
• Courses in Non Violent Crisis Intervention or equivalent.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience working with students who are Deaf/hard of hearing and/or have severe learning disabilities;
• 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 proficiency in English and American Sign Language (ASL) (or willingness to obtain) 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.
How To Apply
How to apply:
1. You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
Send application to: Please quote Competition number PDSB22-226 PSBjobs@ontario.ca
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, November 18, 2022 11:59 pm EDT.
Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
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