Assistant Aquatic Leader

Are you ready to take your career in Aquatics to the next level? The City is looking for a full-time Assistant Aquatic Leader to join their team. If you are passionate about aquatics and looking for a great place to work, this may be the job for you!

The Assistant Aquatic Leader assists in managing the operation of an indoor and outdoor pool. The Assistant Aquatic Leader supervises and participates in the work of Lifeguard/Instructor 2 & Aquatic Instructor staff who perform instructional, life guarding, cashiering, janitorial and minor preventative maintenance tasks. An employee of this class exercises considerable independence of judgement and action, receiving general supervision from a superior who evaluates work performance in terms of conformance with established practices and procedures, the effectiveness of the instructional programs offered.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prepare and maintain records related to the work.
• Ability to assign, check, supervise and evaluate the work of one or more subordinate aquatic staff; ability to participate in the training of instructional and life guarding aquatic staff.
• Sound knowledge of the theory and practice of lifesaving, artificial respiration and first aid.
• Sound knowledge of teaching methods and group leadership techniques emphasizing instruction in water safety and aquatic skills, and the practices involved in developing, implementing, evaluating, instructional aquatic programs.
• Knowledge of pool chemistry, of water filtration, chlorination, heating and related pool equipment and procedures.

Required Licences, Certificates and Registrations

• National Lifeguard Award – Pool Option (NL)
• Lifesaving Society Instructor Award (LSI)
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Level C current within one year (CPR C)
• Standard First Aid or equivalent

In addition, the City of Delta is providing financial support for all required lifeguard and instructional recertification when taken internally with the City.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

This position will remain open until filled, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.