Junior Lifeguard

POSTING TYPE: Internal & External
POSITION TYPE: Casual
HOURS OF WORK: On an as needed basis

DEPARTMENT Recreation and Culture

HOURLY RATE $24.93 per hour, Schedule “B” Outside Employees, Aquatics

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Attending Highschool OR
• Grade 12 Diploma or GED

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• National Lifeguard Award – Pool
• CPR "C" & AEC (as per NL Standards)
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor

EXPERIENCE

• Sound knowledge and/or experience in lifeguarding/instruction duties and teaching methods/group leadership techniques with emphasis on water safety instruction and aquatic skills

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Sound knowledge of theory and practice, lifeguarding, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
• Ability to prepare facility related records and reports
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Initiative, sound judgement, positive and responsive when dealing with the public, user groups and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Inquisitive and ability to ask questions
• Effective listener
• Police Information Check

CLOSING DATE: 10/02/2026