Lifeguard/Instructor

Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch seeks Lifeguard Instructors to supervise Edmonds Community Centre's aquatic area and deliver high-quality swim instruction on assigned shifts. You will ensure swimmer safety, maintain a clean environment, and engage a diverse client base with exceptional service.

You will educate on pool rules, perform light maintenance, provide first aid, and lead instructional programs for all ages while evaluating swimming progress and offering guidance to participants.

Qualifications

• Up to high school graduation plus lifesaving and lifeguarding-related courses.
• Sound knowledge of lifeguarding, lifesaving, CPR and first aid.
• Certificates in Lifeguarding, Swim for Life instruction, Standard First Aid and Aquatic Fitness Leader are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifeguard duties to ensure swimmer safety.
• Lead instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all ages.
• Provide first aid treatment when needed.
• Educate pool patrons on rules and safety practices.
• Assist with minor pool maintenance and cleanliness.

Skills

Lifeguarding

First Aid

Instruction

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Lifesaving/Lifeguarding courses

Aquatic Instruction Certification

Police Check

Job description

This position works in the Edmonds Community Centre Aquatic Services organizational unit. This position encompasses both lifeguarding duties and high-quality swim instruction on an assigned shift, at Edmonds Community Centre. Our Lifeguard Instructors ensure the safety of swimmers utilizing the aquatic facility, provide a safe and clean environment, and engage with a diverse client base to provide exceptional customer service. We are looking for Lifeguard Instructors to educate on pool rules; perform minor maintenance tasks; provide first aid treatment; lead instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all age ranges and to provide information to the public regarding swimmer progress and instructional evaluation techniques. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include up to high school graduation, supplemented by courses in lifesaving, lifeguarding, aquatic instruction and aquatic fitness and pool maintenance, plus sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of the theory and practice of lifeguarding, lifesaving, cardio pulmonary resuscitation and first aid is required; as well as the ability to display sound aquatic skills and to instruct in these skills at standards set by relevant authorities. A Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard – Pool, Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor, Standard First Aid, and B.C.R.P.A. Aquatic Fitness Leader certificate is required. Please note that a Police Information Check is required for this position.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.