Instructor (Casual) - Cowichan Aquatic Centre

The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits.

We are inviting applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Instructor 1 at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre on a casual basis to meet work volume demands. Hours of work are based on scheduled programs and services, therefore guaranteed hours are not possible. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability with one of British Columbia's most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities, we look forward to receiving your application!

The successful candidate will provide to the public an enjoyable and safe aquatic opportunity as an instructor to deliver quality and progressive educational opportunities within the aquatics environment. The hours of work include shift, nights and weekend work. Deployment to other duties may be required from time to time.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities :

• Minimum 15 years of age and completion of Grade 8 or equivalent.
• Possession and maintenance of the following certifications : 1) Standard First Aid and, 2) Lifesaving Society Swim for Life. Possession of National Lifeguard - Pool Option would be an asset.
• Demonstrable theory, practical skills and abilities related to water rescue, safety & prevention, program content & delivery and communication. This includes assisting in the delivery of innovative & wide reaching aquatic programs, services and events.
• Demonstrable ability to receive and implement directions received regarding work activities, manage competing priorities, meeting facility standards or ideals and working towards excellence in an aquatic centre operation.
• Basic independence of judgment, and capability of working under supervision recognizing and addressing liability risks.
• Basic knowledge of and commitment to WorkSafe BC, Ministry of Health and the BC Safety Authority regulations and safety procedures and other related regulatory requirements as related to the safe operation of aquatic and fitness facilities.
• The position may be physically demanding; candidate must be able to successfully perform all duties associated with the position. A medical certificate attesting to suitability for this position may be required.

This is a unionized position (CUPE Local 358) and the collective agreement may be viewed on our website.

Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities. This position has responsibility for vulnerable persons and will therefore be required to undergo a Vulnerable Sector screening check, in addition to a Police Information Check, if an offer of employment is made.