Lifeguard - Swim Instructor

The Lifeguard – Swim Instructor is responsible for monitoring the safety of participants located within the Vollmer Culture and Recreation H2Oasis Aquatics Centre and the LaSalle Outdoor Pool. The Lifeguard – Swim Instructor is also responsible for delivering high quality instruction in accordance with the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life, and the Lifesaving Society Leadership programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Greet the public, respond to inquiries, and provide a high standard of customer service.
2. Collect payments from customer as required.
3. Ensure the safety and supervision of all aquatics patrons in accordance with recognized regulations and established policies and procedures.
4. Provide safe, enjoyable swim and lifesaving lessons, and instruct participants at the appropriate age and activity level.
5. Communicate with aquatics participants, parents and/or guardians as required.
6. Maintain a pleasant, safe, and sanitary swim environment in order to avoid foreseeable accidents.
7. Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
8. Complete all required reports such as attendance, accident/incident reports, statistics, etc.
9. Respond to all incidents, accidents, and/or emergencies in accordance with established standards.
10. Participate in meetings and in-service training as required.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age at the time of employment
• Hold and maintain:
  • National Lifeguard
  • Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving Instructor
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR "C" and AED
• High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification
• Superior verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications Considered Assets

• Examiner - Bronze
• National Lifeguard Instructor / Examiner
• Standard First Aid Instructor / Examiner
• Lifesaving Society Swim, Lifesaving and Emergency First Aid Trainer
• Standard First Aid Trainer
• National Lifeguard Trainer
• Aquatics Supervisor Training Instructor
• High Five Trainer
• Aquatics Supervisor Training

Working Conditions

• Duties shall be performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Manual dexterity to use desktop computer, peripherals, etc.
• Safety equipment as required

Hours of Work

• Hours of work Sunday-Saturday, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• 0-44 hours per week

Physical Requirements

• Physical work environment requiring extended periods of walking, standing, crouching, bending, sitting, swimming, and rescue

Leadership Responsibilities

• None

Police Record Check

• Successful applicants to this position will be required to provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to the Town prior to their start date at their own cost.