Overview
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Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
Scope
The City of Surrey's Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is seeking three regular full-time Head Lifeguards to provide leadership, supervision, and direction in the development of fun and interactive activities, special events and facility operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to a team of high performing Lifeguards, Instructors, and facility support staff.
- Ensure the facility is well maintained and kept clean and safe daily, in accordance with BC Health Act.
- Perform and direct staff in routine maintenance such as cleaning change rooms, performing scheduled checks of water quality and equipment functions.
- Instruct leadership courses, in-service training and assist in developing program and activity schedules suited to the needs and interests of the facility participants.
- Lead or participate in planning, organizing, and delivering special events and leisure swim activities. Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12 plus formal lifeguard and instructor training and completion of pool operation course.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Lifeguard / Instructor and aquatic program leader.
- Possess valid certificates in :
- National Lifeguard Service - Pool option,
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
- Standard First Aid with CPR C and
- Pool Operator Level One or willing to obtain prior to start date.
- Ability to work in a high energy, positive environment. Other Information
Number of Job Openings : 4
Hourly Rate : $33.29
Pay Steps Hourly Rate Year 1 $33.29 Year 2 $33.88 Year 3 $34.39
Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will remain open until filled.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community