Lifeguard Instructor 3

City of Cranbrook • Cranbrook, BC

5d • CA$35 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Lifeguard Instructor III provides instruction in leadership and specialized programs, ensuring that the delivery of all Aquatic programs meet the standards as required by the Aquatic Centre, and Lifesaving Society. The incumbent ensures patron safety through supervision and instructional duties; provides supervision of swimming, change areas and other related recreational areas; performs a variety of janitorial and minor maintenance tasks. The incumbent possesses a working knowledge of pool chemistry, water filtration, chlorination, heating and related pool equipment and operating procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED
• National Lifeguard Award – Pool
• Standard First Aid with CPR “C”
• Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)
• Aquafit Instructor
• Swim for Life Instructor
• 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

• Provides instruction in leadership and specialized programs.
• Ensures delivery of all Aquatic programs meet required standards.
• Ensures patron safety through supervision and instructional duties.
• Provides supervision of swimming, change areas, and other related recreational areas.
• Performs a variety of janitorial and minor maintenance tasks.
• Operates and maintains pool chemistry, water filtration, chlorination, heating, and related pool equipment.

What This Job Offers

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