Become an Instructor
Making Waves instructors come from diverse backgrounds but all are dedicated student volunteers. Although our typical instructor recruitment periods are August-September and December-January, we are always looking for new instructors! Please note that if you apply outside of the aforementioned recruitment periods, our response may be slower than usual.
In addition to strong swimming skills, qualified applicants will have:
- Teaching experience (preferrably, but not necessarily, swimming-related)
- And either:
- Experience working with children
- Experience working with persons with disabilities
Because Making Waves is a non-certificate program, posession of valid certifications (such as NLS or WSI) is not a formal requirement to becoming an instructor (although it is a strong asset). A fully certified lifeguard is always on duty during lessons.
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Making Waves Ottawa is a not-for-profit, student-run organization and a registered chapter of Making Waves Canada.
Our mission is to provide affordable and accessible one-on-one swimming instruction to children with special needs.
Any comments or questions regarding the program, at the local level, should be directed to feedback@makingwavesottawa.org while any questions concerning our parent organization should be directed to feedback@makingwavescanada.org.
To contact us by phone, please dial 1-888-530-5618 (toll-free).
This site is part of the Making Waves Canada network:
