Qualifications:
- 18 years of age with High School Diploma.
- A minimum of 2 years of aquatic experience
- Knowledge of Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety practices
- Experience leading a dynamic team, including coaching, mentoring and providing technical guidance
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- A positive and energetic personality who makes work meaningful and enjoyable while inspiring the team to deliver results
- Ability to exert physical effort demanded by swimming, pulling patrons from the water, and cleaning.
- Ability to handle public relations responsibilities effectively and thoroughly and to be firm and tactful in maintaining aquatic discipline and to respond calmly to emergencies
You are an ideal candidate if you have the following:
- Grade 12 diploma
- A minimum of 2 years of aquatic experience
- Experience supervising/leading a team, including coaching, mentoring and motivating others
- A positive and energetic personality who makes work meaningful and fun while inspiring the team to deliver results
- A passion for aquatic program delivery and for developing people
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Excellent verbal communication skills with a proven commitment to customer service
- Independent decision making, problem solving, and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by multi-tasking and efficiently prioritizing workload
- Ability to exert physical effort demanded by swimming, pulling patrons from the water, and cleaning
- A commitment to ongoing learning and skill development, including the ability to complete monthly fitness and knowledge skills tests, attend all required training and in-service sessions and complete additional courses or certifications as required
- Knowledge of Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety practices
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
Certifications:
- The following certifications are required for this position:
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (SI) combined with a minimum of one year of teaching experience with this certification
- National Lifeguard (NL) certification
- Intermediate First Aid with CPR C
- AARFP Pool Operator Level 1 and 2
- The following certifications or courses are considered assets for this position:
- Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) or Assistant Lifeguard Instructor (ALGI) certification
- AFLCA – Aquatic Specialization
- National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI) certification
- Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC)
Hours of Work:
- 20 hours/week
- Flexible shifts to be coordinated with the Aquatic Operations Team
- Majority of shifts are late afternoons, evenings, and weekends as well as covering for other Aquatic Shift Leader shifts
- Mandatory requirement of working minimum two (2) evening shifts/week and one (1) weekend shift/week
- Must be flexible to attend/lead training sessions outside of typical work hours, as required, as well as teach swimming lessons and leadership courses.
Perks:
- An additional $1.00/hr. shift premium for hours worked before 7:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. daily
- Annual deck footwear allowance of $65.00
- Free annual LRC membership
- Paid training and recertification (time and course fees)
Options:
- Participate in the Pension Plan
- Accrue pro-rated vacation based on regular hours of work paid at the basic rate of pay
- OR Opt out of the Pension Plan
- Earn Vacation Entitlement based on fixed percentage of annual gross regular earnings.
Conditions of Employment:
- Candidates must provide a current Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check is required prior to start of employment, completed at employee’s expense.
- Submission of proof of all certifications and Lifesaving Society Member ID#.
Join our Team!
Come and be a part of an energetic team where we work together to have fun and provide the best aquatic experience for our patrons. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please visit our website at www.leduc.ca/careers
Competition closes at 11:59 pm (MT) on July 31, 2024
