Career Opportunity: Lifeguard/Instructor (Full-time Permanent)

Job Posting No. 2023.05

Lifeguard/Instructor (Full-time Permanent)

The lifeguard/instructor provides aquatic safety and supervision of patrons, monitor activities in the water, pool decks, and ancillary areas of aquatic facility to prevent accidents, and to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons. Lifeguard/Instructors also perform rescues and administer first aid, CPR, an AED and oxygen as needed. As an instructor, this employee will plan and implement a variety of aquatic instructional programs such as water exercise and swim lessons to various age groups based on instructor certification. 

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Completion of Grade 12 education, current National Lifeguard Certificate, a current Standard First Aid CPR-C/AED Certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge. A current Water Safety Instructor Certificate is an asset and require for instructor classification.
• Minimum of 16 years of age or older; preference may be given to candidates 19 years of age and older due to operational requirements.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills to provide excellent customer service in a professional, efficient and timely manner.
• The individual in this position has frequent contact with the public; therefore, considerable tact and diplomacy is required. 
• This position is considered a position of trust within the Municipality and the successful applicant must successfully pass a Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector check.

Status/Hours/Shifts                    

Full-time; Permanent; 40 hours per week; shift work (early morning, evenings and weekends will be required).

Rate     

Lifeguard/Instructor: $31.64 to $34.63 per hour as per the collective agreement. A 90% probationary rate may be applicable depending on the applicant’s current status.

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