Lifeguard/Instructor 2

City of Cranbrook • Cranbrook, BC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, regular position within the Recreation and Culture department. The role involves lifeguarding and instruction duties, with a schedule of 10 to 20 hours per week. The hourly rate is $32.55 per hour, as per Schedule “B” Outside Employees, Aquatics.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED
• National Lifeguard Award – Pool
• Standard First Aid with CPR “C”
• Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)
• Aquafit Instructor
• AED Certification
• Sound knowledge and/or experience in lifeguarding/instruction duties and teaching methods/group leadership techniques with emphasis on water safety instruction and aquatic skills
• Knowledge and/or experience in performing pool operation and maintenance
• Sound knowledge of theory and practice, lifeguarding, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
• Working knowledge of Pool Chemistry
• Ability to prepare facility related records and reports
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Initiative, sound judgement, positive and responsive when dealing with the public, user groups and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Inquisitive and ability to ask questions
• Effective listener
• Police Information Check

Responsibilities

• Perform lifeguarding/instruction duties and utilize teaching methods/group leadership techniques with emphasis on water safety instruction and aquatic skills.
• Perform pool operation and maintenance.
• Apply knowledge of theory and practice in lifeguarding, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and first aid.
• Apply working knowledge of Pool Chemistry.
• Prepare facility-related records and reports.
• Work with minimal supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED