Aquatics Coach

 

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The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

 

Rate of Pay:

$20.00/hour-$24.75/hour

 

Fall/Winter Posting Timeline:

Early August – Late August

Spring/Summer Posting Timeline:

Early April – Late April

Number of Hours per week:

Variable. Pending when scheduled swim sessions occur for each club.

 

Classification:

University of Toronto, Casual

Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Intercollegiate Blue & White and Club Sports; the successful candidate will work as part of the Aquatics team to lead safe and effective training sessions for the University of Toronto Triathlon Club and/or Master’s Swim Club. Each club falls within the Club Sports portfolio of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto. Each club has their own leadership group with the Assistant Manager, Intercollegiate Blue & White and Club Sports as their program manager. Each Aquatics Coach will receive program delivery instruction from the Aquatics Head Coach, including: annualized plans, swim sets, club member needs, etc.

 

The following outlines the necessary aspects required to achieve success in this role:

  • Excellent risk management practices and emergency medical response
  • Complying with all Faculty policies and procedures to ensure a positive and safe sport experience for all club members
  • Responsible for enforcing the Ministry Health Regulations, and reporting any relevant information to the appropriate supervisor
  • Extensive instructional/coaching/swimming experience
  • Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills
  • Responsible for executing a variety of swimming training sessions and adapting  training sessions to meet the needs of club members during their training session
  • An understanding of all aspects of applicable coaching content and teaching methodology; explaining, demonstrating, teaching; and evaluating aquatic skills and techniques at all levels of swimming ability for a variety of learners
  • Complete all administration work involved, including but not limited to: tracking attendance, completion of personal payroll, and injury/incident reports
  • May also be required to open and close the pool in addition to class set-up and take-down and equipment maintenance
  • Start and end training sessions with punctuality
  • Coaches must foster positive relationships with club members and staff; concerns must be addressed in a timely manner and reported
  • Excellent communication skills , and problem solving skills
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Not applicable.

 

Experience:

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada. Preference will be given to current University of Toronto students. A minimum of one year coaching competitive, triathlon or master’s swimming programs is required. Applicants must demonstrate excellent teaching and leadership skills to accommodate a range of learning styles and experience levels. Candidates must be responsible, energetic, and adaptable with excellent customer service and teamwork skills. The ability to work with people with diverse abilities, ethnicities and sexual orientations is essential.

 

Certifications:

All coaches must have current certifications as defined below. Certifications MUST be valid through posting end date. Proof of registration in a recertification course scheduled before the certification date will be accepted in lieu of above.

 

National Lifeguard: certification issued by the Lifesaving Society; dated not more than two years prior.

 

Standard First Aid: issued by the Canadian Red Cross Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance; dated not more than three years prior.

 

CPR C/Basic Rescuer CPR: issued by the agencies above, Canadian Ski Patrol or Heart and Stroke Ontario, dated not more than one year prior.

 

National Coaching Certification Program: Development coach in relevant sport is an asset but not required

 

Other:

Hepatitis B Immunization:

Employment is conditional upon providing proof that immunization against Hepatitis B virus is either completed or at minimum initiated (verified by physician’s note). If the candidate has been advised by a physician not to be immunized for specific health reasons, a letter from a doctor must be provided.

Contact Information:

Kevin Sousa, Assistant Manager

Intercollegiate Blue & White and Club Sports

k.sousa@utoronto.ca