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 :
$32.04 to $33.73 per hour.
Hours of Work :
60 hours biweekly as scheduled. Shifts will include a mix of 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.