The ASLC provides summer employment and volunteer opportunities for qualified youth and adults in the community. To apply for any position, please submit a resume and cover letter to programs@aslcmembers.ca. Please clearly indicate the position(s) for which you are applying.
Note that all employees/volunteers must have a current ASLC membership.
Applications are due no later than February 14 2025 and we hope to conduct interviews during February into March 2025.
Head Swim Instructor
The Head of Swimming will develop and manage the swim activites. This person will work a minimum of 6 hours per day/30 hours per week, generally 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (these times may vary). Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.
Qualifications and Expectations:
● Graduated High School
● Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification, or equivalent
● RLSSC Instructor certification, or equivalent
● Standard First Aid (or higher) with CPR
● National Lifeguard Service certification (Waterfront preferred)
● Current ASLC membership
● Minimum two years' experience working as a lifeguard and swim instructor (ideally at a waterfront location)
● Able to manage day-to-day operations of the ASLC swim program including supervising instructors’ daily activities and performance, and ensuring programs operate in accordance with Royal Lifesaving Society of Canada guidelines for waterfront swim programs
● Able to interact well with other instructors, the ASLC Board of Directors, and program participants and their parents
● This position will report to the new ASLC Director of Programming
Head Activities Instructor
The Head Activities Instructor will develop and manage the (non-swim) activities for kids both in the mornings and in the afternoons. This position is comparable to the Head Swim Instructor and both will report to the ASLC Director of Programming.
Works a minimum of 6 hours per day/30 hours per week, times may vary depending on program scheduling. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.
Qualifications and Expectations:
● Graduated High School
● Standard First Aid (or higher) with CPR
● National Lifeguard Service certification or equivalent, ideal but not mandatory.
● ORCKA certification is not mandatory but preferred
● Current ASLC membership
● Able to manage day-to-day operations of the ASLC Children’s Programming (non-swim) including the Juniper Island Canoe Club program, the Arts and Crafts class, PSC, and Camp Juniper. They will also assist in other planned ASLC activities over the summer. This includes supervising Activity Instructors’ daily activities and performance and ensuring programs operate efficiently
● Able to interact well with program instructors, the ASLC Board of Directors, and program participants and their parents
● This position will report to the new ASLC Director of Programming.
Activity Instructors
Someone in this position will work a minimum of 3 hours per day/15 hours per week, times may vary. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.
Qualifications and Expectations:
● Minimum 15 years of age
● Previous experience volunteering with ASLC Programs is preferable
● Bronze Cross (current) and Standard First Aid
● ORCKA certification is not mandatory but preferred
● Current ASLC membership
● A willingness to teach all three paddling, arts & crafts and other land-based/non-swim activities
● Experience working with children is an asset
● Able to interact well with program instructors, the ASLC Board of Directors, and program participants and their parents
Swim Instructors
Someone in this position will work a minimum of 3 hours per day/15 hours per week, times may vary. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.
Qualifications and Expectations:
● Minimum 16 years old
● Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
● RLSSC Instructor Course preferred
● Bronze Cross minimum; National Lifeguard Service (waterfront preferred), or equivalent
● Standard First Aid (or higher) with CPR
● Current ASLC membership
● A willingness to teach all swim/water-based programs
● Experience working with children is preferable
● Able to interact well with other instructors, the ASLC Board of Directors, and program participants and their parents
Junior Swim Instructor
Someone in this position will work a minimum of 3 hours per day/15 hours per week, times may vary. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.
Qualifications and Expectations:
● Minimum 15 years of age
● Previous experience volunteering with ASLC Programs is preferable
● Assistant Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification, or equivalent
● Minimum Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid
● Current ASLC membership
● A willingness to teach all swim/water-based programs
● Experience working with children is an asset
● Able to interact well with program instructors, the ASLC Board of Directors, and program participants and their parents
Leaders-In-Training (Volunteers)
Leaders-In-Training (LITs) are volunteers who assist in all areas of ASLC summer programming. This is a volunteer opportunity designed to grow the individual’s abilities as a leader, a community member and develop their skill set to be a future ASLC Instructor.
LIT volunteers help to facilitate ASLC activities on Juniper such as art & crafts, Juniper Island Canoe Club, the PSC Combo (Paddle, Swim, Craft) , Camp Juniper and other activities. In addition to these activities, LITs assist both instructors and kids through the activities where needed.
LITs are considered and treated as ASLC Instructors and therefore will be expected to be present for their assigned times/shifts.
Qualifications & Expectations:
● Volunteers preferred to be 13 years of age or older
● Bronze Medallion certification is recommended
● Current ASLC membership
● Minimum 2-week commitment
● Help make Juniper a fun place to be, helping to devise and plan games and activities
● Attend training and weekly instructor meetings while on staff
● Help provide a safe and supportive atmosphere
● help instructors enforce safety measures when necessary
● Help lead, participate and support ASLC Instructors in all activities and programming as needed
● Abide by all ASLC policies
● Perform other duties and roles assigned by ASLC Program Directors or Swim/Activities Heads
● Punctual and be prepared for the activities to which you have been assigned
● Help with the set-up and clean-up of activities
● Bring your energy and positive attitudes!