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Deck Leader - Training Opportunity (Various Shifts and Locations) - (1898)

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Position Overview

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The City of Kamloops is looking for an energetic and motivated Deck Leader – Training Opportunity to help lead our awesome team of lifeguards and bring our aquatic programs to life. If you love being active, thrive in a team environment, and care deeply about safety, this could be the perfect fit.

As a Deck Leader , you’re not just supervising the pool, you’re setting the vibe. You’ll guide and support your team, keep safety front and centre, and help create a fun, welcoming experience for everyone who walks onto the deck. From coordinating programs to keeping operations running smoothly, your leadership will make a real impact every single day.

We’re all about teamwork, respect, and creating a positive workplace where people feel supported and appreciated. You’ll have the opportunity to take initiative, share ideas, and help shape how things run.

Plus, with flexible shifts, this role works excellent around school or other commitments. If you’re a certified Water Safety Instructor who’s ready to lead, inspire, and keep things safe while having fun, we’d love to hear from you!

This position is open to both internal and external candidates.

- River opening/closing dates are subject to conditions (weather and water level).
- Hours and location of shift may be altered in the case of adjusted seasonal opening/closing dates.
- The employer will guarantee 4 hours/scheduled day at an alternate Aquatic facility opening/closing operational dates change.
- Successful applicant must have the ability to work at other City of Kamloops Aquatic facilities.
- Required qualifications to work at Riverside Park Beach differ from other City of Kamloops Aquatic facilities.

Riverside Park Beach

Shift Name

NO HOURS

29.5hr

DL-RPB2
- must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Report to CGP for Mon-Fri, will be required to drive to other operational locations on these days.

16hr

Tue-Thu 12:45pm-5:45pm
Alternate DL on Thursdays
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Report to CGP for Mon-Fri,



will be required to drive to other operational locations on these days.

31hr

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications: (Riverside Park Beach)

- Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
- Minimum age of 17 years old.
- Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certificate.
- Current National Lifeguard (NL) Award - Pool Option.
- Current Basic First Aid Certificate.
- Minimum one year’s (equivalent to 1,200 hours) previous experience as a Lifeguard or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain Current Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) Certificate and Pool Operator Certificate Level I by the end of training term.
- Successful completion of the River Fitness Standard (100m run, 100m head up swim, 100m victim tow within 6 minutes)

Shift Name

DLC3

24hr

24hr

Shift Name

Aug 22-Sep 6

WDL3

20.5hr

20.5hr

20.5hr

Please see below notes:
If an * in-front of hours (ex. Fri *3:00pm-9:30pm (*1:30pm-3:00pm) ) on the schedule it indicates the times employees need to be available if called in on short notice. This is not a scheduled shift, but employees must be available to work during these times if needed.

Brock Pool

Shift Name

Aug 24-Sep 6

Mon-Thu 8:30am-1:30p
1:00pm-3:30pm

Fri *3:30pm-8:30pm
12:30pm-3:30pm

Life 1 on Fridays

25hr

36.5hr

26hr

Mon-Fri *3:00pm-8:30pm
12:30pm-3:00pm

27.5hr

Mon-Fri 12:30pm-8:30pm

40hr

29hr

Fri *3:30pm-8:00pm
1:00pm-3:30pm

Alternate DL on Fridays

Sat-Sun 1:30pm-8:30pm

18.5hr

Fri 12:30-8:30p

Alternate DL on Fridays

Sat-Sun 1:30pm-8:30pm

22hr

Fri 1:00pm-6:00pm

Alternate DL on Fridays

Sat-Sun 1:30pm-6:30pm

16hr

Please see below notes:
If an * in-front of hours (ex. Fri *3:00pm-9:30pm (*1:30pm-3:00pm) ) on the schedule it indicates the times employees need to be available if called in on short notice. This is not a scheduled shift, but employees must be available to work during these times if needed.

On days when more than one Deck Leader is scheduled to work, only one employee is assigned the Deck Leader role and paid at the Deck Leader rate. Other Deck Leaders on shift will be paid at the standard Lifeguard rate.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications: (Canada Games Pool, Westsyde Pool, Brock Pool)

- Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
- Minimum age of 17 years old.
- Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certificate.
- Current National Lifeguard (NL) Award - Pool Option.
- Current Basic First Aid Certificate.
- Minimum one year’s (equivalent to 1,200 hours) previous experience as a Lifeguard or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)



Certificate and Pool Operator Certificate Level I by the end of the training term.

Orientation and training dates: May 7 & 14, July 9. Deck Leaders must be available for training on Thursdays

We currently have opportunities available at Brock, Westsyde, Canada Games Pool, and Riverside Park Beach. You are welcome to apply for more than one location, and shifts will be awarded in order of seniority

For further information on the Deck Leader position, please see the attached job description for the fully qualified position. For further information on the details around the training opportunity please see the attached terms and conditions. This position will only be filled if we are unable to fill the fully qualified Deck Leader competition 1897 posting.

Awarding of Training Opportunity

To be successful for this training opportunity, applicants must meet the above requirements. Applicants are able to participate in a maximum of three training opportunities within the Department.

On-the-Job Experience and Training

The successful candidate for this opportunity will be gaining experience towards becoming a fully qualified Deck leader. The exact length of the training opportunity may vary based on the previous experience of the successful candidate and the length of the position but will be a maximum of two years.

Pay Rate

The successful applicant for this training opportunity will receive a starting pay rate at Pay Grade 8 (outside) of $34.872 per hour. Upon successful completion of the training opportunity, obtaining the Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) Certificate, Pool Operator Certificate Level I and minimum one year’s (equivalent to 1,500 hours) previous experience as a Lifeguard or equivalent, the incumbent will move to a Pay Grade 9 (outside), $35.591 per hour, as a fully qualified Deck Leader.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this position will be 6 months or the completion of the training opportunity.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. Refer to Articles 19(g) and (h) in the City of Kamloops/CUPE 900 Collective Agreement regarding Benefit Allowance and Eligibility. This is a Cupe Local 900 position. Please note, more than one may be hired.

Hours & Days of Work

Various hours and days of work.

Hourly Rate

$34.872

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements for each job you apply. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.

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