Daytime Aquatics Staff

1 week ago


Elmira, Canada Woolwich Township Full time

Recreations & Community Services is seeking two (2) Daytime Aquatic Staff.

**Purpose of Position**

Reporting to the Aquatic Coordinator, Part Time Lifeguards and Swim Instructors assist in the safe supervision of swimmers and instruction of swimming lessons at the Woolwich Memorial Centre.

**Responsibilities**
- Lifeguard and instructor of aquatic programs, including lesson planning and administrative tasks
- Complete daily maintenance tasks
- Provide first aid and rescue treatment, as appropriate
- Providing excellent customer service while ensuring a safe environment
- Complete all duties in accordance with all applicable regulations
- Demonstrate good knowledge of the Lifesaving Society programs and standards
- At all times, demonstrate the ability and skills required to complete rescues at or above the National Lifeguard Standard
- Perform all other duties as assigned

**Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Work Requirements**
- Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
- Current National Lifeguard Certification
- Current Standard First Aid Certification
- The ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency and stressful situations
- Skilled in lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
- Physical strength, stamina, and coordination to carry out the duties of the position
- Demonstrate leadership, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Flexible team player with strong organizational, communication, report writing, problem solving and conflict resolution skills

**Working Conditions**
- Monday to Friday dayshift, hours are dependent on program session
- Regular work on the pool deck and in the pool
- Working near moving mechanical parts, pool mechanical systems
- Occasionally exposed to wet and dry conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals
- Noise levels in the work environment is moderately loud when in the pool areas
- May require frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds

All applicants are thanked for their interest in these positions however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. External applicants will be considered after the internal process has been completed.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $17.20-$21.75 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 24 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-24