Aquatic Lifeguard/Instructor
Municipality of Chatham-Kent•Blenheim, ON
•CA$21 - CA$23•Onsite
About The Position
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for five (5) permanent part-time Aquatic Lifeguard/Instructor in the Parks, Recreation and Facilities division. Lifeguards perform supervision, public education and prevention while lifeguarding the pool and deck environment. Instructors provide swimming lesson instruction that follow the Lifesaving Society programs and instruction of the delivery of aquatic fitness.
Requirements
- Some secondary school education
- Because of the responsibilities of this position, the candidate must be at least 15 years of age
- 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)
Nice To Haves
- Previous Lifeguard/Aquatic experience working at a public pool or other environment an asset (i.e. beach lifeguard, private pool lifeguard, camp lifeguard, etc.)
- Previous aquatic leadership/supervision experience an asset
- Experience in dealing/working with community user demographics (preschool, youth, adult, senior) an asset
- Experience delivering children’s activities an asset
- Experience handling cash and making banking deposits an asset
- LSS Lifesaving Instructor an asset
- CALA /Water Art Certification an asset
- LSS Examiner Status an asset
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
- Deliver safe enjoyable aquatic fitness classes, swimming lessons and coached programs following guidelines and expectations for positive outcomes
- Deliver/perform lifeguarding to a National Lifeguard standard during swims and rentals following policies and Health and Safety standards for prevention of injury
- Perform as accident preventers, rescuers, public relations officers and administrators
- Open, close and clean aquatic facility as scheduled
- Ensure all lifesaving equipment is maintained, available and in proper working order to implement trained rescue procedures
- Perform high level of First Aid following all set emergency procedures
- Report known or potential hazards, maintenance concerns and unsafe conditions to the Coordinator, Aquatic Services
- Perform administrative duties as required
- Promote and implement policies and procedures, rules and regulations that govern a person using the aquatic facilities
- Assist with community events as required
- Assist with providing customer service as the Front Desk Attendant
Benefits
- Vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
