Swim Instructor

Key Details:

Job Title: Swim Instructor

Type: On-Call/Part-Time Contract.

Location: 3701 Danforth Avenue, Scarborough, ON . This is a fully on-site position.

Salary: $22.50 per hour

Deadline: Submission of Online Application Form and a scheduled group interview time must be completed nolater than August 14th, 2026.

Reports to: Coordinator, Aquatics& Leadership Programs

Vacancy: Thisis a position to be filled.

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Variety is committed to building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences, and supports the full participation of all employees. We welcome applications from those who are passionate about contributing to a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included. We welcome applications from racialized persons/persons ofcolour, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2S & LGBTQIA+persons, and anyone who can add to the diversity of our team.

VARIETY GROUP OF COMPANIES OVERVIEW

Thereare three companies that make up the Variety Group of Companies (Variety):

Variety - the Children’s Charity (Ontario)

Variety Village

Variety Club of Ontario – Tent 28

Variety- the Children’s Charity (Ontario) supports programming for children with adisability at Variety Village and throughout the province. Variety programming is inclusive and powered by sport, transforming the lives of individuals and families, while creating more inclusive communities across Ontario.

Variety
-the Children’s Charity (Ontario) isfunded through individual donors, corporate sponsorship, fundraising activities, federal and provincial governments, and foundations.

Variety- the Children's Charity (Ontario) is part of an international charity that hasbeen in operation since 1928. The charity began in Pittsburgh and spread throughout the United States. The chapter in Ontario was the first chapter outside the United States and is now one of the 5 Variety Chapters in Canada.

It was founded in 1945, and the original mission of the charity was to build aschool for boys with a disability who could not receive an education in the mainstream school system. The school was called Variety Village.

Variety Village operated as a school until itbecame a centre of para-sport excellence.

Since the 1970s, Variety athletes and coaches have represented Canada at every summer Paralympic games. Currently, Variety Village is a 170,000 square foot facility and operates as a fitness centre forthe general community as well as offering programs, training and camps for children of all ages and abilities.

“AWelcoming Community and World-Renowned Facility that Empowers All.”

“As a Charity, we embrace a people first philosophy, prioritizing inclusivity and support for all. Our Mission is toempower individuals to connect, thrive, and achieve their personal bests.”

Inclusivity:
We host events, deliver programs, and create programs for all.

Respect:
We foster a culture ofmutual and equal respect.

Trust:
We create a safe and trustworthy environment for active participation and are a trusted source of expertise.

Empowerment:
We facilitate personal growth and development.

The Swim Instructor at Variety Village provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation to participants while delivering safe,inclusive, and engaging aquatic programming that meets or exceeds Lifesaving Society and Variety Village standards.

• Deliver swimming lessons in accordance with Lifesaving Society (LSS) program standards and guidelines.
• Maintain all required current certifications and instructional awards incompliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Complete weekly participant evaluations and provide a final report cardfor each participant at the conclusion of every session.
• Develop and maintain core lesson plans and daily instructional plansforall assigned aquatic programs.
• Maintain knowledge of and demonstrate proficiency with Variety Village aquatic emergency procedures.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive learning…