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Senior Lifeguard/Instructor I

Posted on: Aug 16, 2024

Posted by: City of Leduc

Summary

Casual

$25.19 /hour

This position has been deemed safety-sensitive by the employer and as such is subject to reasonable cause and post-incident drug and alcohol testing

Come work with us!

At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. We strive to offer the best aquatic experience, including the best lessons, safest swims, and cleanest facilities. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.

What is this opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a casual Senior Lifeguard/Instructor I at our Leduc Recreation Centre.

Reporting to the Aquatic Supervisor on duty, the Senior Lifeguard/Instructor I is responsible for providing a safe, enjoyable aquatic experience for facility users. This is achieved through active safety supervision, incident prevention and emergency response while lifeguarding as well as providing high quality instruction for a wide variety of aquatic programs. Spend your working hours in a tropical climate, living an active lifestyle and having a ton of fun!

Key Responsibilities

What will you do?

Lifeguard for children, youth and/or adults, schools, and other community-based groups
Prevent injuries by providing public education, enforcing safety rules and regulations, and recognizing and responding appropriately in the event of an emergency
Recognize and respond to incidents requiring first aid or other safety-related concerns
Maintain a clean and safe environment in and around the water for users by conducting maintenance every shift
Instruct aquatic programs for children, youth and/or adults, schools
Prepare lesson plans, evaluations, progress cards, routine reports and assessment sheets
Work with your team and supervisors to remain current on operational procedures, first aid, and rescue skills
Provide users with the highest quality of customer service and create a valuable and positive experience
Maintain a positive attitude and always portray a professional image when dealing with the public
Serve as a role model and provide training, guidance and mentorship to other staff
Effectively handle customer concerns as required
Ensure the aquatic centre pools met operational requirements by completing safety checks, monitoring pool mechanical systems, and maintaining water quality standards

Requirements

What do you need to succeed?

At least 18 years of age
A minimum of 2,080 hours of lifeguard/instructor experience
A positive and energetic personality who is hard working and team-oriented
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Excellent verbal and written communication and instructional skills with a proven commitment to customer service
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by multi-tasking and efficiently prioritizing workload
A passion for working with kids and helping our patrons live a healthy lifestyle
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

Certifications

National Lifeguard
Oxygen Administration
Swim Instructor
Intermediate First Aid with CPR C
AARFP Pool Operator 1
Minimum one specialty certification: AARFP Pool Operator 2, Lifesaving Instructor, Swim Training, SwimAbilities Instructor, Lifesaving Sport Coach 1, LSIT, NLI, FAI

MyRewards@COL

Competitive salary
Professional development opportunities
Free parking
Annual City of Leduc recreation pass, including access to free drop-in programs
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

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates 18 years of age must provide a current Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check is required prior to start of employment, completed at employee’s expense.
Candidates 18 years of age must provide a current successful Child Intervention Record Check.
Submission of proof of all certifications and Lifesaving Society Member ID#.

To apply, please visit our website at www.leduc.ca/careers

Competition closes at 11:59pm (MT) on September 5, 2024. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level. Due to the high volume of resumes received, we are not able to respond to individual phone calls. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be selected.

Job Type

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Employer Contact

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Salary Range

$25.19 /hour

Closing Date

September 5, 2024

Posting ID: 27397