Instructor Guard

Position Summary

Reporting to the Aquatics Program Coordinator, the Instructor/Guard is a dynamic individual who possesses enthusiasm and experience to ensure the ongoing safety of our patrons, and to provide professional instruction in a variety of aquatic activities at Harbour Pool.

Qualifications

• Maintain minimum qualifications (Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (and their prerequisites), Standard First Aid / AEC, and National Lifeguard) – a copy of all current awards must accompany application.
• Pool Operators, LSI, Lifesaving Society Trainer, First Aid / AEC Instructor would be considered assets.
• Lifeguard, instruct and perform maintenance tasks as required.
• Prevent injuries by providing public education, enforcing safety rules and regulations, and responding appropriately in the event of an emergency.
• Ensure that aquatics center is clean and safe by completing required maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a positive work attitude, creating a professional and positive image when dealing with the public.
• Ability to organize, set priorities and complete multiple tasks, while being adaptable to last minute changes.
• Provide exceptional customer service to team and patrons.
• Attend mandatory training sessions throughout the year.
• Assist with various other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must be available to work varying morning, mid-day, evening and weekend shifts. Preference will be given to candidates with two or more years of Instructor/Guard experience.

This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement. A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required upon hire.

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week, seasonal shift rotation

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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