Lifeguard Instructor Position

3 weeks ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada City of St. John's Full time

Our City

St. John's is a vibrant and diverse city with a rich history and a strong sense of community. As a Lifeguard Instructor, you will play a vital role in promoting water safety and providing high-quality aquatic programs to our residents.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lifeguard Instructor to join our team at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre and the Mews Community Centre. As a Lifeguard Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching swimming lessons, conducting lifeguard training, and ensuring the safety of our patrons.

Accountabilities

  • Ensure that all rules and regulations are adhered to as they apply to aquatic and other program activities.
  • Have full knowledge of the instructional programs offered and instruct the appropriate skills/strokes and progression as set down by the Red Cross program and any other program developed by the Recreation Division.
  • Maintain direct contact with patrons and communicate with them in an effective manner.
  • Monitor designated pool areas and check change rooms, shower areas, and steam/sauna area during all aquatic activities.
  • Maintain a safe aquatic environment at all times.
  • Ensure the security of the pool area at all times, all public access locked when the pool is not being supervised.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the pool deck area, lifeguard room, and change rooms, picking up equipment and storing it in its proper place, picking up paper, band-aids, and cleaning the pool, sauna/steam, and change rooms.
  • Be responsible for completing and submitting all necessary forms and reports such as progress cards, test sheets, statistical reports, and other administrative duties as required.
  • Report any difficulties, incidents, or complaints immediately to the Head Lifeguard.
  • Maintain all current aquatic qualifications necessary for the position.
  • Have full knowledge of the Aquatic Emergency Procedures for the Recreation Division and ensure all emergency equipment is available and operational.
  • Perform the necessary set up and break down of activities for the various aquatics programs and equipment.
  • Attend in-service training and staff meetings as required.

Description Disclaimer

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 16 years of age as required under the Public Pool Regulations.
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.
  • Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard award.
  • Current Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor Certificate.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the public, coworkers, and supervisors.

Working Conditions

Aquatic conditions may be very hot and humid at times. Considerable time may be spent in the water swimming, teaching, training, performing rescues, or other duties. Frequently dealing with members of the public and a team of staff. Flexible hours of work, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Physical Requirements

Walking, standing, lifeguarding, instructing, maintaining focused attention, and proper vigilance are required for extended periods of time in accordance with Lifeguard and Instructor industry and certification standards. Moderate physical effort when teaching swimming lessons or participating in training or certification programs. Lifting and handling of equipment is required, such as moving/lifting teaching platforms, lane ropes, and other pool equipment. Lifting and aiding swimming lesson participants as per Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor standards. Completion of rescues and provision of first aid as per National Lifeguard and industry standards, which may require intense physical effort at times.

Hours of Work

Hours will be on a call-in basis or scheduled based on program requirements.

Applicants must be members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1289, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax, or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce that reflects the community's diversity.

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