Parks & Recreation Pool Staff

3 weeks ago

Kentville, Canada KENTVILLE Full time

**Parks & Recreation Summer Staff Positions 2023**
Pool Staff

The Kentville Parks and Recreation Department provides top quality recreational programs and
services for Kentville and area residents, and is looking for adventurous, enthusiastic employees
to help us keep our commitment to the community. If you are an energetic, self-motivated, and
summer recreation team in Kentville

**Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion**
The Town of Kentville recently adopted our first Accessibility Action Plan, a testament to our
commitment to developing and supporting a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment
for all staff and community members. We encourage applicants from equity deserving
inclusion (EDI) as part of this framework and are committed to continuing our education and
awareness as an organization. If you have questions on how we can ensure a safe place of
employment, or how the hiring process can accommodate your needs, we invite you to reach out
and contact us.

**Why work with us?**
Being a part of the Kentville parks and recreation team means you will be working in a dedicated,
positive, and supportive environment. Our department is known for its high standard of service,
its dedication to innovation, and its commitment to serving all members of our community. We do
this because we value our people and we’re passionate about what we do. Really passionate.
Our department has an environment that offers support and encouragement so you can achieve
your professional goals. Trust, accountability, and fun are the foundations of our workplace
culture.

**Training and Personal Development**
As part of our team, you will be provided with training and personal development opportunities
that will take place throughout the summer and leading up to the start of the outdoor season.

**Your Opportunity**
The Town of Kentville Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the following nine (9) pool
positions.

**Pool Director (1 position available)**:
The Pool Director will oversee daily operations of the pool including program registration, staff
schedules, record keeping, lessons, public swims, and basic pool maintenance. The Pool
Director is also responsible for the supervision of all lifeguards, swim instructors and junior
lifeguards, works to ensure that all safety standards and protocols are met, and is the first point of
contact at the pool during regular working hours. This position will also oversee daily
communication with the program participants and/or parents/guardians of program attendees,
ensure pool programs have adequate supplies to deliver their instructions, and oversee the
equipment used throughout the summer. The Pool Director will prepare plans and reports (such
as incident reports) as required.

Chosen applicants will have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work
independently and as part of a team, and the ability to exercise initiative. Beyond the required

certifications, all other program certifications (i.e., aqua-fit, water-polo) will be considered an
asset.

As the Town of Kentville Pool Director you must possess or be willing to obtain:
A current RLSSC-National Lifeguard Service certification,
Up to date certification in: St. John’s Ambulance First Aid, RLSSC Aquatic Emergency

Care **or** Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid.
Certification in the Lifesaving Learn-to-Swim Program, along with training in the

administration of this program.

We are looking for an individual who is

Able to teach Bronze Star and/or Bronze Medallion
Experienced in the administration of pool staff and a pool facility.
Enthusiastic, organized, and a motivated self-starter;
Works to a high standard of safety, cleanliness and program quality;
A creative problem solver and able to adapt quickly;
A passionate believer and implementer of inclusive practices;
Willing to learn and be a part of a dynamic team;
Aware of your own privilege and how you are using it to help others;

This position includes two weeks for training and planning.

This is a 35 - 40 hours/week position with some evenings and weekends as required. This
contract runs from June 19th until August 27th. Compensation for this 10-week contract is
$20.00/h.

**Pool Instructors/Lifeguards (up to 8 positions available)**:
Reporting to the Pool Director**, **pool staff will be able to teach various levels of swimming to
program participants including preschool aged children, persons with disability, and adults. Pool
employees are also required to perform life guarding duties during public, adult and senior
swimming, as well as basic pool house maintenance. Work hours will vary between weekdays,
evenings and weekends.

Applicants should enjoy working with children, understand stages of childhood development,
have a positive attitude, be able to think on the fly and be good at problem solving. Successful
applicants will be energetic and imaginative and good at finding creative and fun ways to teach
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