Instructors/Lifeguards

MUNICIP. OF CLARINGTON•Newcastle, ON

1d•CA$19 - CA$23•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Supervisor, Community Programs – Aquatics, Lifeguard and Instructor’s supervise various public and lane swims, teach swim lessons to all ages, prevent accidents, and respond to emergency situations at the Courtice Community Complex, Diane Hamre Recreation Complex and the Alan Strike Aquatic and Squash Centre.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of age.
Current Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED or Intermediate First Aid with CPR C/AED.
Currently Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (NL) Award.
Current Lifesaving Swim Instructor’s Award.
Must be legally able to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

Current Lifesaving Society Instructor Award (preferred).

Responsibilities

Actively ensuring the health and safety of all participants and staff, maintaining continuous vigilance and enforcing all safety standards within the facility.
Proactively preventing incidents and taking immediate action in emergency situations, ensuring all responses align with established protocols and best practices.
Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality swim instruction, ensuring lessons are safe, engaging and aligned with the Lifesaving Society standards.
Consistently demonstrating strong internal and external customer service skills.
Applying strong critical thinking and judgment, with a high level of attention to detail, to support safe operations and effective decision-making.
Adhering to lifeguarding and operational procedures determined by the Municipality of Clarington, Lifesaving Society and the Ontario Pool Regulations
Performing other duties as assigned, including those specific to the department.