The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has openings for the Aquatic Lifeguard / Instructor Student position for the summer of 2024. Applications will be accepted for a period up to June 28, 2024. Applications will only be kept on file until June 28, 2024. To be considered for the first round of interviews, applications must be received by March 8, 2024

Job description

Lifeguards perform supervision, public education and prevention while guarding the pool and deck environment. Instructors provide swimming lesson instruction that follow the Lifesaving Society programs and instruction of the delivery of aquatic fitness.

Essential responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
• Deliver safe enjoyable aquatic fitness classes, swimming lessons and coached programs following guidelines and expectations for positive outcomes
• Deliver / perform guarding to a National Lifeguard or Red Cross Pool Lifeguard standard during swims and rentals following policies and Health and Safety standards for prevention of injury
• Perform as accident preventers, rescuers, public relations officers and administrators
• Open, close and clean aquatic facility as scheduled
• Ensure all lifesaving equipment is maintained, available and in proper working order to implement trained rescue procedures
• Perform high level of First Aid following all set emergency procedures
• Report known or potential hazards, maintenance concerns and unsafe conditions to the Coordinator, Aquatic Services
• Perform administrative duties as required
• Promote and implement policies and procedures, rules and regulations that govern a person using the aquatic facilities
• Assist with birthday parties and community events as required
• Assist with providing customer service as the Front Desk Attendant

Essential qualifications

Other qualifications

Previous Lifeguard / Aquatic experience working at a public pool or other environment an asset (i.e. beach lifeguard, private pool lifeguard, camp lifeguard, etc.)

Certifications / memberships / licenses

Work environment / hours of work

COVID-19 Vaccination

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Background check requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following : education / certification verification and employment reference check. Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) (working with vulnerable persons) prior to commencement of employment.

Essential physical and / or safety requirements

Benefits

The Aquatic Lifeguard / Instructor Student will receive free recerts, and free uniforms,as well as vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.