Aquatic Instructor

**Aquatic Instructor**
**Delta, British Columbia, Canada**:
**Location**:Recreation/Facilities
**Employment group**: CUPE Local 454
**Hours of Work**: CAsual
**Job ID**:23-87 EX

One of the sunniest regions in BC’s Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities - Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

**Nature and Scope of Work**:
This is aquatic work in instructing water safety programs, on an assigned shift, at an outdoor and/or indoor aquatic facility. An incumbent of this class performs a variety of instructional and recreational aquatics programs and leisure play activities for all age groups in accordance with established practices and procedures, exercising tact and firmness in dealing with juvenile and adult patrons. The more difficult or unusual matters are referred to a superior who checks and reviews work performance in terms of the effectiveness of the aquatic programs and services rendered, and in terms of conformance with established practices and procedures.

**Illustrative Examples of Work**:

- Conducts water safety program instruction for all age ranges and for a variety of community groups.
- Leads leisure play activities for special events, birthday parties and various celebrations.
- Performs custodial and janitorial duties relative to the aquatic facility.
- Ensures the safety of patrons participating in water safety programs and leisure play activities.
- Prepares and maintains records and reports.
- Ensures observance of regulations governing public conduct within recreational facilities and activities.
- Provides routine information to the public regarding programs and facilities; promotes interest and ongoing participation in programs.
- Ensures for safe and proper use of equipment and facilities.
- Performs related duties as required.

**Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills**:

- Sound knowledge of water safety program instruction for all age ranges and for a variety of community groups.
- Working knowledge of instructional techniques emphasizing instruction in water safety and leisure play activities.
- Demonstrated ability to teach learn to swim programs and to instruct in these skills set by relevant authorities.
- Working knowledge of community recreation principles and practices, including safe and proper use of equipment and facilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and patrons.
- Ability prepare and maintain records related to the work.

**Qualifications**:

- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification.
- Minimum age of sixteen (16) years

**Skills Assessment**:

- Summer Hiring: Thursday, April 27 or Tuesday, May 2
- Fall Hiring: Thursday, July 20 or Tuesday, July 25

The City of Delta's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy has been suspended, however, we reserve the right to reinstate it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our community, and our Communicable Disease Plan and related protocols remain in place.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.