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Job Requirements for Whitchurch-Stouffville
As an AquaMobile swim instructor in Whitchurch-Stouffville, you will need:
- Up to date First Aid & CPR certification: Two-year Canadian Red Cross or Lifesaving Society certification from a local organization such as HELPgta First Aid and CPR or Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR.
- Swim Instructor/Lifeguard certification: Pass the Canadian Red Cross or Lifesaving Society written and practical exams from a provider such as the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville or Aqua Kids Swim School.
- Access to reliable transportation: TTC (an elaborate subway system that travels from Toronto to other parts of the GTA). Go Transit (trains and buses that quickly get you from one city to another), Uber/Lyft (rideshare services), Cabs (Abraham ABC Taxi nd car Service, Today’s Taxi, etc.)
- Two or more years of swim teaching/coaching and/or lifeguarding experience
- A love for swimming and a passion for teaching
Applicants who don’t meet the following requirements will still be considered for the role, providing all relevant qualifications/checks are obtained prior to starting.
Become a swimming instructor in Whitchurch-Stouffville
AquaMobile Instructor Core Values
At AquaMobile, we're passionate about ensuring every student has the best possible experience in and out of the water. That's why we pride ourselves on our strong, core values.
- Building Confidence Through Sport: Using positive reinforcement and encouragement, our swimming instructors promote self-confidence to foster a safe and comfortable learning environment.
- Water Safety: By possessing the proper certifications and integrating water safety skills as the foundation of every lesson, our swimming instructors ensure lessons are safe and fun for all ages.
- Flexibility and Responsibility: Our instructors have the flexibility to set their own schedules. All we ask is that you maintain up-to-date availability on your AquaMobile profile.
- Hands-On Teaching: We believe the best way to learn is by participating. You can't learn to swim on dry land, so as an instructor, you'll be getting clients into the water right away!
- Customer Focused: We want our clients to be happy, so we adopt a customer-focused approach to lesson planning. Any customer feedback should be used to influence future sessions.
Key Whitchurch-Stouffville Swimming Networks for Instructors
Continually developing existing skills and learning new ones is an essential practice for a swimming instructor. Here are some helpful resources for skill improvement and swimming instructor certification in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
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Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Parks and Recreation Department
111 Sandiford Dr, Stouffville, Ontario L4A 0Z8, Canada
The town’s recreation department offers a variety of swimming programs. Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross certificates are available. Each course is approved by the Lifesaving Society so you can start your dream job in the pool. Classes include Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor (WSI).
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Whitchurch-Stouffville Swim Club
2 Park Dr, Stouffville, ON L4A 4K1, Canada
Head over to the Whitchurch-Stouffville Leisure Centre to practice with this swim team. There’s a group for everyone, from novice swimmers to those competing at the national levels. As a swim instructor, you should check out the Masters team that hosts intensive practices.
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Master Ducks Swim Club
1400 Wellington St E, Aurora, ON L4G 7B6, Canada
Are you ready to take your training to the next level? Check out this competitive swim team with members from all over York Region. This specialty adult swim program will help you with stroke development, fitness and triathlons. There are four training sessions; find one to suit you on their website.
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Swim Apex Aquatic Club
8241 Woodbine Ave #10-13, Markham, ON L3R 2P1, Canada
This swim centre is great for learners and those looking for certifications. The Lifeguard Training programs have certifications ranging from Bronze Cross to National Lifeguard. The Swim Instructor program gives a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification from the Lifesaving Society.
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Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR
16700 Bayview Ave Unit 205, Newmarket, ON L3X 1W1, Canada
Get your Canadian Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification here. Hands-on simulations teach how to apply your skill poolside. The certificate is valid for two years. Recertification courses are available too.
Swimming Careers in Whitchurch-Stouffville
Sometimes you can love something so much that you want to turn it into a career! Here are some of the options for swimming careers in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
- Condo Lifeguard: Work at a pool in a gated residential community. As a lifeguard at a small, you’ll get to know the swimmers, perform rescues and enforce pool rules. FirstService Residential is hiring in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
- Camp Aquatic Staff: Work as a swim instructor or lifeguard at a summer camp. Responsibilities include teaching kids how to swim, enforcing pool rules and promoting water safety. Check out Opportunities at Willowgrove Day Camp in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
- Aquatic Fitness Instructor: Host fitness classes at a local recreation centre. You’ll design lesson plans that tone the muscles and work the joints in the pool. Jobs are a short drive from Whitchurch-Stouffville. Check out jobs at the City of Newmarket and the City of Richmond Hill.
- Multi-Sport Coach: If you’re adaptable and love the pool, this is the job for you. You’ll need to be a lifeguard and swim coach. You will keep swimmers safe and coach them to reach their full potential. Goldenlink Academy and WD Swim are looking for hard workers from Markham, Richmond Hill and Whitchurch-Stouffville.
- Swimming Pool Builder: Swimming pools are fascinating and what’s cooler than building one? Working at Aveco Pools or Betz Pools Ltd in Whitchurch-Stouffville, you’ll build, maintain and repair pools. Companies provide on-the-job training so you won’t have to worry about learning something new.