Advanced Lifeguard Instructor Leader 1

Job Responsibility:

The Opportunity:

The Advanced Lifeguard Instructor Leader 1 is responsible for ensuring the safety of aquatic patrons, providing on deck leadership and support to aquatic team members, ensuring effective instruction of programs and maintaining a safe, clean and enjoyable facility. This position must have minimum two years of lifeguarding experience to be considered, a current lifesaving instructor certificate and have experience teaching lifesaving programs.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent - Minimum 18 years of age
• Possession of the following current certifications - ability to renew qualifications annually or as required by supervisor
• • National Lifeguard Certificate - Pool Option
  • National Lifeguard Certificate - Water Park Option (Collicutt Centre)

• *Water Park Option (GH Dawe Centre)

• • Intermediate First Aid/CPR Basic Rescuer (level C CPR)
  • Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
  • Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) with CPR Instructor/Examiner
  • • Aquatic Fitness Instructor (preference will be given to those who have this)
    • National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner
    • Lifesaving Society Swim Trainer
    • Intermediate First Aid Instructor
• A minimum of two years Lifeguarding experience.
• A minimum of two years instructing advanced aquatic programs (Lifesaving Courses)
• Ability to exert physical effort demanded by swimming, pulling patrons from the water, and cleaning.
• Ability to handle public relations responsibilities effectively and thoroughly and to be firm and tactful in maintaining aquatic discipline and to respond calmly to emergencies.
• Ability to maintain continuous alertness and attention when lifeguarding and to recognize potential problems.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrated high level of verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all co-workers, customers (Internal & External), and supervisors.
• Ability to perform all duties in full view of the public, and maintain various guarding positions for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in conditions which may be noisy and mildly unpleasant.
• Ability to work shifts.
• Commitment to corporate RISE principles.
• Desirable

Affiliation:

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration:

$33.00 to $34.73 per hour.

Hours of Work:

60 hours biweekly as scheduled. May include weekdays, weekends, early mornings and evening shifts as aquatic facility needs require.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.