Daytime Lifeguard

Municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; Elmsdale; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Municipality of East Hants is hiring for Daytime Lifeguards at the East Hants Aquatic Centre in Elmsdale, NS. Successful candidates will hold a National Lifeguard Certification and be available for shifts during the weekdays between 5:30am and 4:00pm.

Applicants should have Intermediate First Aid and, ideally, Swim Instructor certification, with a demonstrated commitment to customer service and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• National Lifeguard certification, with valid Intermediate First Aid
• Swim Instructor certification, or willingness to obtain an asset
• Availability during weekday, daytime hours, with preference given to candidates available between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm
• Experience working in a customer focused environment an asset
• Experience working with and around seniors and children an asset
• Solid understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a customer-focused environment

Skills

Customer focus

Reliability

Communication

Education

National Lifeguard Certification

Intermediate First Aid

Tools

Swim Instructor certification

Job description

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Location: East Hants Aquatic Centre, Elmsdale, NS

Are you a trained Lifeguard, or perhaps your certifications have expired or your considering becoming certified? Are you available for week-day, daytime hours? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently accepting applications for Daytime Lifeguards 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 Daytime Lifeguards hold their National Lifeguard certification, and are available for shifts during the weekdays between 5:30am and 4:00pm.

The ideal candidates will have the following certifications and background:

• National Lifeguard Certification, with valid Intermediate First Aid
• Swim Instructor certification, or willingness to obtain an asset
• Availability during weekday, daytime hours, with preference given to candidates available between 12:00 pm and 4:00pm.
• Experience working in a customer focused environment an asset.
• Experience working with and around seniors and children an asset.
• Solid understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a customer-focused environment.

Please indicate your availability and Lifesaving Society Member ID in your application. If certifications are expired, let us know, we’d still love to chat!

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

Hourly Rate: $21.50 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 902-883-6216.