Water Safety Awareness Promoter

**Position Description**:

- To educate the residents and visitors of Norfolk County on how to be safe in, on, and around water
- To plan and conduct educational and interactive water safety community events at various locations throughout Norfolk County
- To plan and conduct interactive presentations at the schools in Norfolk County
- To plan and conduct activities and events for Drowning Prevention Week at various locations
- To perform administrative functions as directed
- To present and maintain a positive image at all times
- To provide leadership and an enthusiastic attitude as Norfolk County’s ambassador for water safety
- To plan and conduct fundraising events, as well as, solicit and obtain sponsorships for events
- Attend aquatic division meetings and in-house training sessions that are organized by the Supervisor, Aquatics
- Participate in team building with all staff
- To engage the community with social media campaigns on water safety education and drowning prevention including Norfolk County’s water safety website.
- To work with community partners in the promotion of water safety and assist with the establishment of a Drowning Prevention Coalition
- Works according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Lifesaving Society Standards, and corporate policies and procedures
- To complete reports and recommendations for all water safety events
- To provide information, pictures and statistics for Norfolk County’s submission for the Lifesaving Society’s Water Smart Award
- To provide professional and courteous customer service at all times
- This position will also perform instructional and guarding duties as required
- To supervise and provide direction to student staff when assisting with community water safety initiatives

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications: *All qualifications need to be current**
- One (1) year experience as a Supervising Instructor Guard
- Standard First Aid with C.P.R. Level C., A.E.D.
- National Lifeguard certification
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
- Lifesaving Society Instructor
- Lifesaving Society Aquatic Supervisor Training (an asset)
- High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development (an asset)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of Recreation Management Software, preferably XPLOR/Perfect Mind considered an asset
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must have Class G2 Driver’s License
- Excellent time management, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be self-directed and able to manage various projects with deadlines
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage other team members at community water safety events.
- Ability to communicate effectively to people of all ages
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Must be flexible and able to adapt presentations for select groups
- High degree of alertness and vigilance with attention to detail as it relates to the pool environment
- Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment and have a basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

**Note**:
Recreation and Aquatics is a 7-day operation. Must be available and willing to work early mornings, days, weekends, evenings and holidays.

Employment is conditional upon attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation/certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.

Applicants must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment.

**Interviews**:
Interviews will be held in the month of February 2025.

**Benefits**

**Position**:Water Safety Awareness Promoter

**Division**:Community Development

**Department**:Recreation

**Rate**: $23.75/$26.10 per hour

**Location**: Simcoe Recreation Centre (requires travel for work throughout Norfolk County)

**Hours**: 35 hours per week

**Note**: Recreation and Aquatics is a 7-day operation. Must be available and willing to work early mornings, days, weekends, evenings and holidays.

**Posting Period**: December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025

**Duration**:
The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months. Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing May 5, 2025 until August 29, 2025.

**How to Apply**:

- Ensure the file extension for your resume document is.doc,.docx or.pdf
- If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be sent as 1 file.

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.