Aquatic Leader

1 month ago

Port Coquitlam, Canada City of Port Coquitlam Full time

  City of Port Coquitlam

Aquatic Leader


(Part-time)

Job ID J0824-0782

Organization: City of Port Coquitlam 
Job Title: 24-116e - Aquatic Leader (Part-time)
Job Type: Regular Part Time
Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam
Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.

Description:
Reporting to a supervisor, this position involves lifeguarding and instructional duties at both outdoor and indoor aquatic facilities. The role encompasses a range of tasks including operational duties, lifeguarding, instructional activities, and maintenance work, all aimed at delivering engaging and safe aquatic programs for all age groups. Employees are expected to follow established practices and procedures while interacting with customers. The goal is to create a positive, enjoyable environment that promotes excellence in program delivery.

Candidates must be available for physical standard testing one of the following days September 27, September 28, or September 29Candidates who are successful in completing the physical standards are required to attend the interview session on Wednesday October 2, 2024 from 4: 00 pm – 8:00 pmPart-time Aquatic Leaders are required to work a minimum of two days per week


Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Performs lifeguard duties, ensuring the safety of patrons utilizing the aquatic facility and supervising the use of the swimming and related recreation areasInstructs, facilitates, and participates with the individual program delivery for a variety of aquatic recreation programs and services within established standards and guidelines, for all ages and for a variety of community groups and individuals with special needsPrevents accidents or injury where possible and provides effective first aid treatment and follow-up in the event of accident or injury in and around the recreation facilityPrepares individual program plans for review by a supervisor for assigned recreation programs and servicesPerforms basic cleaning maintenance duties as assigned (i.e. hosing deck, hosing changerooms, cleaning staff areas, and cleaning steam room).  Ensures that maintenance tasks are signed off upon completion


The successful candidate for this position will have:

NLS – Pool OptionCPR Level “C”Standard First Aid Water Safety InstructorSound knowledge of the theory and practice of lifesaving, artificial respiration, aquatic emergency procedures and first aidWorking knowledge of teaching methods and group leadership techniques emphasizing instruction in water safety and aquatic skillsSome knowledge of pool chemistry, water filtration, chlorination, heated and related pool equipment and procedures


Why should you consider working for us?

An hourly starting wage of $26.64 (2024 rate of pay), plus 16% in lieu of benefits, vacation, and statuary holidaysWe take our work seriously but not ourselvesWe have a positive attitude about the work we performWe care deeply about our communityOur organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impactWe have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeedWe are a living wage employer


Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by September 15, 2024, at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number 24-116e. 

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.

The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check. 

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