Part-Time Lifeguard/Instructor

PART-TIME “LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTORS” - Aquatics

Reporting to:Supervisor of Aquatics and Recreation Programs

Department:Aquatics

Salary Range (Lifeguard): $18.73 - $20.16 as per Schedule "A"

Salary Range (Instructor): $23.98 - $28.19as per Schedule "A"

Starting Date: As soon as possible

The City of Woodstock is a rapidly growing city at the heart of Oxford County. When you work for the City you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.

Lifeguard Responsibilities:

• Performs lifeguard duties during swim/fitness classes, recreation swim sessions, swim meets, and pool rentals to the public. Included are duties such as, but not limited to:
  • Places safety equipment and buoy lines appropriately
  • Informs public of water safety practices
  • Patrols swimming pool and change rooms ensuring public is observing safety practices
  • Maintain a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment
  • Performs rescues and administers first aid as required
  • Maintain a clean facility
  • Administer facility admission swim tests
  • Help operate the facility within the provincial health guidelines and city of Woodstock operational procedures
• Must maintain standard of care set out in the National Lifeguard program and by the City of Woodstock Policies and procedures, in the health and safety program in place
• Qualifications must remain current at all times (within two years of certification date)
• Performs facility maintenance and cleaning duties from time to time, as assigned by the on-site supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Required to attend all in-service training sessions.

Instructor Responsibilities:

• Instructs City sponsored swimming programs,
  • Lifesaving Society swim (Parent and Tot, Preschool, Youth and Adult)
  • Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol programs, and Bronze family programs
  • Lifesaving Society First Aid programs
  • Specific City programs such as adult fitness (ex. Aquafitness)
• Performs duties such as, but not limited to:
  • Take attendance
  • Prepare lesson plans and modify supplied lesson plans
  • Complete and submit class test sheets in timely order, and other administrative duties as assigned
  • Instruct class and oversee Assistant Instructors
  • Evaluate candidates according to the must sees of the program(s) being taught
  • Ensures safety supervision is maintained at all times
  • Provide candidates with ongoing feedback
  • Keep parents informed and assists with questions and concerns
• Refers problems or inquiries that they are unable to handle to an on duty supervisor.
• Directs emergency procedures for their programs.
• Qualifications must remain current at all times (within two years of certification date).
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Required to attend all in-service training sessions.
• Must follow the guidelines outlined in the City of Woodstock Policies and Procedures, including the health and safety program in place
• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.
• National Lifeguard Award – Pool Option
• Standard First Aid with CPR C
• Airway Management Certification
• HIGH FIVE – Principles of Healthy Child Development considered an asset
• Excellent physical condition to consistently perform National Lifeguard physical standards and rescues
• Ability to pleasantly deal with the public
• National Lifeguard Award – Pool Option
• Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving Instructor certifications
• Standard First Aid with CPR C
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development
• Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1 considered an asset
• Excellent physical condition to consistently perform National Lifeguard physical standards and rescues
• Good supervisory skills
• Ability to pleasantly deal with the public
• Aquatic vision requirements:
  • Visual acuity of 20/20 corrected with at least one eye and minimum of 20/40 corrected in the poorer eye
  • Corrective lenses to achieve 20/20 vision must be worn and secured at all times when on duty
  • Peripheral vision of 120 degrees with both eyes used together

Hours of work not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours in a two week period in accordance with the C.U.P.E., Local 1146 - Inside/Part-time Unit collective agreement.

The City of Woodstockis committed to diversity andinclusivityin employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and theOntario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstockwill provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contactinghr@cityofwoodstock.ca. In accordance with the MunicipalFreedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Do you have your National Lifeguard Award - Pool Option, Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving Instructors certificates?*

Do you have Standard First Aid with CPR and AED certification?*

Are you available to work during the day?*

Do you have the HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification?*