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 two years experience teaching advanced 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 :

28.67 to $30.35 per hour.

Hours of Work :

80 hours biweekly as scheduled. Shifts will include a mix of weekdays, weekends, early mornings and evening shifts as aquatic facility needs require.

Additional Information :

The term of this position is anticipated to be approximately 9 months.

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