Casual Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor

City of Iqaluit; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at the Aquatic Centre as a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, where your role is crucial in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all guests. This position offers a flexible work schedule with a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 35 hours per week, allowing you to balance work and personal commitments. As a key player in the aquatic environment, you will supervise activities, teach swim programs, and provide exceptional customer service. With a competitive starting pay rate of $29.13 per hour plus benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about water safety and community engagement. Be part of a welcoming and supportive environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and hold required certifications.
• Candidates must demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool activities and ensure safety standards are met.
• Teach various swim programs and perform rescues as needed.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Ability to work flexible shifts

Teamwork

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Tools

Standard First Aid and CPR - C

Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor

WHMIS

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Casual Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor - Aquatic Centre

Reporting to the Aquatics Program Supervisor, the Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor is responsible for supervision and control of activities, safety standards, providing high quality customer service and cleanliness of the aquatic facility. The Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor is responsible for supervision of the guests in the pool area while on shift and expected to exercise mature judgement in carrying out lifeguarding and instructing duties. They will teach a wide variety of swim programs and perform rescues and first aid as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age;
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor;
• Standard First Aid and CPR - C;
• WHMIS;
• Vision Requirement: Candidates will, at the discretion of the City of Iqaluit, confirm vision standard of minimum 20/25 corrected;
• Must be able to perform skills to the NLS standard.

Preferred Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• Completion of Grade 10;
• Must maintain the required certifications;
• Ability to work flexible shifts including daytime, evenings, weekends and split shifts;
• Excellent people skills;
• Knowledge and experience in working as part of a team;
• Must demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.

The following certifications are considered assets: Pool Operations Level 1, First Aid and CPR, High Five (PCD), Aquafit certification (CALA, Canfit, waterart), NCCP coaching Level 1.

Due to the nature of this position, candidates must submit a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check and evidence of a clear TB test at the time of application.

The Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor must be able to work a minimum of 5 hours to a maximum of 35 hours per week. The starting pay rate for this position is $29.13 per hour plus applicable benefits.

Please visit our website https://www.iqaluit.ca/careers to apply or drop off your resume at City Hall.

Only those selected to interview will be contacted.

As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claims Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.