Department Community Services - Aquatics Reports To Aquatics Manager

Directly Supervises N/A

Indirectly Supervises N/A

Union CUPE 2403

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Aquatics Manager, or designate, a lifeguard/instructor I performs lifeguarding functions and provides instruction in some aquatic programs and skills at the Kenn Borek

Aquatic Centre as well as minor maintenance. The lifeguard/instructor I must have a minimum of one year experience in an aquatic environment.

KEY DUTIES PERFORMED:

- Provides lifeguarding duties at aquatic functions.
- Provides instruction, supervision and ensures safety for swimming and other aquatic programs.
- Ensures that all necessary equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate or emergency use.
- In advance, prepares lesson plans and evaluations.
- Monitors and records pool conditions when necessary.
- Maintains good housekeeping in all areas of the pool.
- Prepares reports and makes logbook entries as required.
- Performs weekly and special maintenance duties as posted.
- Must have a good working knowledge of all aquatic programs.
- Performs other related duties as required.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees are responsible for helping to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. In this role, you are expected to:

- Take reasonable care to protect your own health and safety and the health and safety of others.
- Follow all Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) policies, procedures, regulations, and instructions.
- Perform your work according to established protected work practices.
- Use and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety devices.




- Avoid unsafe behaviour that could put yourself or others at risk and ensure you are fit for work and

not impaired.
- Report to your supervisor any unsafe conditions, hazards, damaged or missing safety equipment, or

violations of safety rules.
- Cooperate with workplace safety committees, safety representatives, and WorkSafeBC Officers as

required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

- Current National Lifeguard Award (Pool Option).
- Current Standard First Aid with a CPR C.
- Yearly recertification of CPR Level "C."
- Lifesaving Swim Instructor certification.
- A minimum of 528 hours lifeguarding and/or swim instruction experience.
- Physical agility and ability to complete duties requiring physical effort.
- Demonstrable teaching and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated competency
- Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with all members of the public and other staff members.
- Compliance with and approval of a Criminal Record Search (Vulnerable Sector).
- The ability to perform all the duties outlined in a safe manner following established Facility

Procedures, Occupational, Health & Safety Rules, and Violence in the Workplace policies and WCB

Regulations (i.e. WHMIS).

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

- Pool Operator 1 certification.
- Willingness to participate in all future training opportunities.

NOTE: The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work and are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed under a job title or those duties temporarily performed outside the normal line of work.

📌 Aquatics Lifeguard Instructor I (Dawson Creek)
🏢 City of Dawson Creek
📍 Dawson Creek