Assistant Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; Elmsdale; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of East Hants invites applications for the position of Assistant Lifeguard/Swim Instructor at the East Hants Aquatic Centre in Elmsdale, NS. You will work with the aquatics team to supervise the pool and help with swim lessons while you progress toward lifeguard and instructor certifications.

Hours are 4–12 per week with evenings and weekends, and the role offers hands-on training and advancement toward fully trained Lifeguard and Swim Instructor positions, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bronze Cross with Intermediate First Aid is required.
• Swim Instructor certification is a definite asset and willingness to accept swim instructor shifts within 12 months.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment is an asset.
• Experience working with and around children is an asset.
• Solid understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pool supervision and swim lesson instruction alongside aquatics staff.
• Gain on-the-job training while working toward lifeguard and instructor certifications.
• Help ensure safety, customer service and inclusion during all aquatic activities.

Skills

Customer focus

Child interaction

DEI & Belonging

Evenings/weekends availability

Flexible scheduling

Education

Bronze Cross with Intermediate First Aid

Swim Instructor certification

National Lifeguard (training path)

Job description

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Location: East Hants Aquatic Centre, Elmsdale, NS

Are you working through your Lifeguarding certifications and looking for some hands-on experience in a busy pool environment?

We are currently accepting applications for Assistant Lifeguard/Swim Instructors to join our Aquatics team at the East Hants Aquatic Centre.

The East Hants Aquatic Centre is a busy community hub that includes a six-lane, 25-metre lap pool, leisure pool with spray features and ramp access, lazy river resistance moving-water pool, waterslide, climbing, outdoor splash park, multi-purpose room, and many more modern features.

Our Assistant Lifeguard/Swim Instructors work alongside trained aquatics staff to support all aspects of pool supervision and swim lesson instruction. Assistant Lifeguards gain on-the-job training in a busy pool environment while they work through completion of their Swim Instructor and National Lifeguard certification. Once fully certified, Assistant Lifeguards are eligible to take on the roles of fully trained Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, with the confidence of an experienced employee.

• Bronze Cross with Intermediate First Aid
• Swim Instructor certification a definite asset. Certification and willingness to accept swim instructor shifts within 12 months required.
• Experience working in a customer focused environment an asset.
• Experience working with and around children an asset.
• Solid understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a customer-focused environment.

Scheduling will include evenings and weekends. Please indicate your availability and Lifesaving Society Member ID in your application.

All aquatics positions are subject to child abuse registry and criminal records checks.

Hours: 4-12 hours per week, depending on availability

Hourly Rate: $17.00 p/hour.

Deadline to apply: Ad will remain posted until positions are filled.

If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 902-883-6203.