Instructor Guard

City of Fort Saskatchewan; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training/education and professional发展

50% discount for you and your family

Job summary

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is seeking an enthusiastic Instructor/Guard to ensure patron safety and provide professional aquatic instruction at the Harbour Pool. Reporting to the Aquatics Program Coordinator, you will deliver diverse aquatic activities and uphold high safety standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining Lifesaving Society qualifications, instructing patrons, enforcing rules, performing maintenance, and attending training sessions.

Qualifications

• Must maintain Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor prerequisites.
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check required on hire.
• Experience as Instructor/Guard preferred (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Instruct aquatic activities and provide lifeguard supervision.
• Enforce safety rules and respond to emergencies.
• Perform maintenance tasks to keep pool area clean and safe.
• Deliver excellent customer service to patrons and colleagues.
• Attend mandatory training sessions throughout the year.

Skills

Lifeguard

First Aid/EC

Swim Instructor

Education

Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor

National Lifeguard

Standard First Aid / AEC

Job description

Reporting to the Aquatics Program Coordinator, the Instructor/Guard is a dynamic individual who possesses enthusiasm and experience to ensure the ongoing safety of our patrons, and to provide professional instruction in a variety of aquatic activities at the Harbour Pool.

Responsibilities

• Maintain minimum qualifications (Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (and their prerequisites), Standard First Aid / AEC, and National Lifeguard) – a copy of all current awards must accompany application.
• Pool Operators, LSI, Lifesaving Society Trainer, First Aid / AEC Instructor would be considered assets.
• Lifeguard, instruct and perform maintenance tasks as required.
• Prevent injuries by providing public education, enforcing safety rules and regulations, and responding appropriately in the event of an emergency.
• Ensure that aquatics center is clean and safe by completing required maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a positive work attitude, creating a professional and positive image when dealing with the public.
• Ability to organize, set priorities and complete multiple tasks, while being adaptable to last minute changes.
• Provide exceptional customer service to team and patrons.
• Attend mandatory training sessions throughout the year.
• Assist with various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be available to work varying morning, mid-day, evening and weekend shifts, between the hours of 5:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m. Preference will be given to candidates with two or more years of Instructor/Guard experience.
This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement. A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required upon hire.
Additional qualifications may increase the wage range
Hours of Work: The number of hours of work per week may vary and cannot be forecasted.
We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:

• Competitive wages
• Training/education and professional development opportunities
• 50% discount for you and your family to applicable City facilities

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.