Aquatic Lifeguard/Instructor

The City of Cornwall is a progressive community of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. Cornwall boasts a modern economy led by forward thinkers and offers an extensive array of urban amenities making it an excellent place to build a career and raise a family. 

The City of Cornwall is currently seeking casual Aquatic Lifeguards/Instructors for indoor and outdoor pools. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the provisions of the Health Protection and Promotion Act Ont. Reg. 565 Public Pools are adhered to.
• Lifeguard and assume responsibility for bathers in the pool and change room areas.
• Instruct adults and children in all phases of water safety. Teach and evaluate, Red Cross/ Lifesaving programs when requested.
• Ensure that all rules and regulations are carried out in a courteous and firm manner. To promote a professional public image and deal with problems which may arise. Provides information and advises Aquatic Head Guard accordingly.
• Be prepared to perform water rescues, first aid, current resuscitation methods and other emergency procedures when required.
• To actively participate in daily in-service training sessions and staff development programs conducted by the Aquatic Head Guard.
• Teach, conduct and participate in specialized programs when requested, ie.(synchro, speed swimming and diving competitions).
• Ensure that all candidates in your class leave the pool area before you continue your next class. No class or anyone member of the class should be left unattended on the pool deck.
• Perform general maintenance duties when necessary, ie. Cleaning washrooms, equipment room, pool office.
• Responsible to check equipment on a daily basis and inform supervisor if there is a problem.
• To maintain necessary current aquatic certifications and provide Supervisor Aquatic Complex & Programming with such documents.
• Attend clinics to upgrade technical knowledge and recertify qualifications when required.
• Maintain ongoing record of attendance and present progress cards to the candidate at the completion of the sessions.
• Ensure that Red Cross worksheets are properly maintained and present to Aquatic Head Guard at the completion of each session.
• Ensure that the Learn to Swim levels are progressively evaluated and crests are awarded to the candidate at the time of completion.
• To represent the City of Cornwall as an active participant in annual lifeguard competitions. To further develop and increase life guarding skills and first-aid treatment. The lifeguard competition is a mandatory requirement for summer lifeguards.
• Other duties as assigned by the Aquatic Head Guard, Supervisor Aquatic Complex & Programming or Manager. 
• Ensure that Red Cross worksheets are properly maintained and present to Aquatic Head Lifeguard at the completion of each session.
• Ensure that the Learn to Swim levels are progressively evaluated and crests are awarded to the candidate at the time of completion.
• To represent the City of Cornwall as an active participant in annual lifeguard competitions. To further develop and increase life guarding skills and first-aid treatment. The lifeguard competition is a mandatory requirement for summer lifeguards.
• Assume the roles & responsibilities of the Aquatic Head Lifeguard in their absence.
• Other duties as assigned by the Aquatic Head Lifeguard, Supervisor Aquatic Complex & Programming or Manager.
  

Qualifications: (documentation to be provided at time of application unless indicated not required)

Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.

Current Lifesaving Instructor Certification.

Current National Lifeguard Certification. Current Standard First Aid with CPR / AED level C. (must be from training agencies approved by the Ontario Ministry of Labour or the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.)

• Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, at the candidates own expense.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of interview.

The City offers varied shifts starting at $17.00 per hour.

Note: Please include position title and file number in the subject line of your email application. Ensure all required documents are included. Ensure the cover page is included. Any incomplete applications will not be accepted.

The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.