Water Safety Awareness Promoter (SS.26.29)

Position Description :

• To educate the residents and visitors of Norfolk County on how to be safe in, on, and around water.
• To plan and conduct educational and interactive water safety community events at various locations throughout Norfolk County.
• To plan and conduct interactive presentations at the schools in Norfolk County.
• To plan and conduct activities and events for Drowning Prevention Week at various locations.
• To perform administrative functions as directed.
• To present and maintain a positive image at all times.
• To provide leadership and an enthusiastic attitude as Norfolk County’s ambassador for water safety.
• To plan and conduct fundraising events, as well as solicit and obtain sponsorships for events.
• Attend aquatic division meetings and in-house training sessions that are organized by the Supervisor.
• Participate in team building with all staff.
• To engage the community with social media campaigns on water safety education and drowning prevention including Norfolk County’s water safety website.
• To work with community partners in the promotion of water safety and assist with the establishment of a Drowning Prevention Coalition.
• Works according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Lifesaving Society Standards, and corporate policies and procedures.
• To complete reports and recommendations for all water safety events.
• To provide information, pictures and statistics for Norfolk County’s submission for the Lifesaving Society’s Water Smart Award.
• To provide professional and courteous customer service at all times.
• This position will also perform instructional and guarding duties as required.
• To supervise and provide direction to student staff when assisting with community water safety initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications :

Note :

Recreation and Aquatics is a 7-day operation. Must be available and willing to work early mornings, days, weekends, evenings and holidays.

Employment is conditional upon attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation / certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.

At time of application must be enrolled in a post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning.

Applicants must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment.

Interviews :

Interviews will be held in the month of February 2026.

Benefits

Posting # : SS.26.29

Position : Water Safety Awareness Promoter

Division : Community and Development Services

Department : Parks, Recreation and Culture

Number of Vacancies : 1

Rate : $23.75 / $26.10 per hour

Location : Simcoe Recreation Centre (requires travel for work throughout Norfolk County)

Hours : Up to 35 hours per week

Note : Recreation and Aquatics is a 7-day operation. Must be available and willing to work early mornings, days, weekends, evenings and holidays.

Posting Period : December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Duration :

The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months.  Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing May 4, 2026, until August 28, 2026.

Please note : No two applicants can have the same e-mail address attached to their profile. Please ensure when applying to positions you provide a unique e-mail address associated with your own profile.

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