ON Mississauga - Aquatic Therapy Instructors

Aquatic Therapy Instructors

Job Type:Part Time

Location:Mississauga, ON, CANADA;

Job Category: Recreation

Industry: Government

Date Posted: May 10, 2011

As Canada’s sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 734,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is one of Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers for 2010. Enhancing its citizens’ quality of life by providing superior services, revitalizing its infrastructure and conserving the environment, Mississauga is committed to innovation, operational excellence and fiscal responsibility which is reflected in its motto: “Leading Today for Tomorrow.” Community Services Department Recreation and Parks Division Malton and Clarkson Community Centre's require Aquatic Therapy Instructors Job Requirements: • The successful candidate will hold a valid CALA (Canadian Aqua Fitness Leaders Alliance), AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association), Water Art, or certification program that meets the NFLA standards or equivalent. • CALA Post Aquatic Rehabilitation & Aquatic Arthritis training/certification or Water Art Rehabilitation Specialist training/certification or equivalent or Rehabilitation training/certification • The successful candidate will hold a current 565 approved Emergency First Aid/CPR B certification. • A minimum of one year of direct and continuous exercise leadership experience. • Strong organizational and communication skills. • Employment offer is conditional upon receipt of a Criminal Record Search Vulnerable Sector Screening that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga. Additional Preferred Qualifications: • Can-Fit- Pro or/ CALA or / or Water Art Personal Trainer Specialist certification • B.Sc (P.T.) • B.SC (H.K.) • Physiotherapist Assistant Program • Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Job Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Aquatic Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing Aquafit classes suited to the present needs of the program participants that is fun, safe and technically sound and to meet the objectives and goals of the program. • Lead the designated class in a professional manner and create a safe and enjoyable climate. • Adhere to class format guidelines provided by the Aquatic Supervisor. • Perform an Intensity check as per guidelines. • Demonstrate appropriate public relations when dealing with all customers and share information about the community centre (as provided) to class participants. • Report any concerns to appropriate supervisor(s). • Attend a minimum of 3 related training workshop /seminar annually or 1 major conference. • Read, understand and abide by all City and Divisional standards, Corporate Policies and Procedures, including the Human Resources Policies and respecting Employee Conduct, Health and Safety and Freedom of Information. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Hourly Rate: $22.48 - $34.69 We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that once you have submitted your resume, an on-line questionnaire will appear on screen, and must be completed in order to be considered for this position.