Rate of Pay: Band 2: $24.85 - $27.12 per hour (Subject to CUPE 1015 Agreement)
Duties
The Lifeguard/Instructormaintainsthe safety of pool patrons, providing necessary supervision and protection for swimmers,in accordance withrecognized Lifeguard procedures.InstructstheSwim for Lifeprograms,of all ages and abilities.
- Educate the publicregardingpolicies and procedures related to patron safety.
- Monitor patron activities in the swimming pools to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Enforce facility rules tomaintainsafety and proper use of facility and equipment.
- Maintain the order and proper conduct of people using the facility.
- React to emergent situations; perform first aid asrequired.
- Maintain public and staff safety.
- Perform daily maintenance duties.
- Instruct swimmers in theSwim for Lifeprogram; teach swim skills,strokesand water safety.
- Provide a secure and learning-friendly environment for swimmers.
- Work with swimmers of all ages and abilities.
- Develop strategies to communicate with swimmers of all ages.
- Create enjoyable learning situations and experiences.
- Create lessons plans for each swim lesson.
- Maintain the attention of the children.
- Enforce facility rules tomaintainsafety and proper use of facility and equipment.
- React to emergent situations; perform first aid asrequired.
- Perform daily pool maintenance duties.
Other
- Other related duties asrequired.
Schedule
The position works shifts consisting of early mornings, daytimes, evenings and weekends. The ability to work weekends is required.
Qualifications
- National Lifeguard Award (NL).
- Swim for LifeInstructor.
- Standard First Aid/CPR C.
- Ability tomaintainphysical standardsrequired oftheNationalLifeguard Certification; able to stand for extended periods; carry and lift; and remain attentive in noisy, disruptive,hotandcold conditions.
- Flexibility to work daytime,eveningand weekend shifts.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.
- Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Credential Assessment with application.