Aquatic Lifeguard/Instructor Position

3 days ago

ChathamKent, Canada Municipality of Chatham-Kent Full time
Aquatic Lifeguard/Instructor Student Opportunity

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill the Aquatic Lifeguard/Instructor Student position for the summer of 2024.

Job Summary

This role involves providing supervision, public education, and prevention while guarding the pool and deck environment. Instructors will also provide swimming lesson instruction following the Lifesaving Society programs and instruction of aquatic fitness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver safe and enjoyable aquatic fitness classes, swimming lessons, and coached programs following guidelines and expectations for positive outcomes.
  • Perform guarding to a National Lifeguard or Red Cross Pool Lifeguard standard during swims and rentals following policies and Health and Safety standards for prevention of injury.
  • Assist with birthday parties and community events as required.
  • Provide customer service as the Front Desk Attendant.
Essential Qualifications
  • Some secondary school education, with six (6) months to two (2) years of related experience.
  • Knowledge of and experience with injury prevention practices, as well as health and safety practices.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software program).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous Lifeguard/Aquatic experience working at a public pool or other environment.
  • Previous aquatic leadership/supervision experience.
  • Experience in dealing/working with community user demographics (preschool, youth, adult, senior).
  • Experience delivering children's activities.
  • Experience handling cash and making banking deposits.
Certifications/Memberships/Licenses
  • LSSC Swim Instructor certification.
  • Standard First Aid with CPR 'C' certification that meets WSIB regulations.
  • LSSC National Lifeguard – Pool or Red Cross Pool Lifeguard certification.
  • LSSC Lifesaving Instructor (asset).
  • CALA /Water Art Certification (asset).
  • LSSC Examiner Status (asset).
Work Environment/Hours of Work

This position works weekday, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours.

COVID-19 Vaccination

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Background Check Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: education/certification verification and employment reference check. Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) (working with vulnerable persons) prior to commencement of employment.

Essential Physical and/or Safety Requirements
  • Physical NL standards or Red Cross Lifeguarding standards to be kept up through-out employment (wearing proper footwear and PPE).
  • Completion of Health & Safety course.
  • Protecting self from the sun (sunscreen, hat, and hydrating with water).
  • Non-slip footwear (no crocs, spongy flip flops, etc.) Easy to slip off or swim with.
  • Bending: frequent stopping, crouching (up to 22.73 kgs or 50 lbs – toys up to 13.64 kgs or 30 lbs – stairs or dock removals up to 22.73 or 50 lbs) (cleaning up equipment, getting in and out of the pool, bending, squatting, or kneeling to speak to patrons lower than guard).
  • Walking: frequent walking on level surface, balancing (scanning during a guard rotation, teaching on the deck).
  • Sitting: frequent sitting in a chair (possibly over 30 minutes at a time) (guarding from lifeguard chair).
  • Standing: frequent standing outside (guarding, instructing).
Benefits

The Aquatic Lifeguard/Instructor Student will receive free recerts, and free uniforms, as well as vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.

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