Lifeguard / Instructor FT

Comox Valley Redional Disctrict; Courtenay; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Comox Valley Regional District is seeking up to three Lifeguard / Instructors for their Recreation team. This permanent, full-time position involves delivering aquatic programs, ensuring safety, and maintaining facilities. Ideal candidates possess required certifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage with patrons of all ages.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of related experience required.
• Current lifeguarding certifications: WSI, NL, First Aid, CPR C, AED.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool activities and perform rescues.
• Plan and instruct swimming lessons.

Skills

Swimming skills

Lifesaving skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Job description

Qualified Hourly Probationary Rate : $25.92 per hour; $27.28 per hour after successful completion of probation.

Employment Type : Permanent Full-Time

Competition Type : Internal / External Posting

Date posted : January 20, 2025

We are seeking up to three Lifeguard / Instructors to join our Recreation team. This position delivers a variety of instructional and recreational aquatic programs to patrons at our facilities. Reporting to the Manager of Recreation Programs and Services, the primary responsibilities of this role include :

• Performing lifeguarding duties including monitoring pool activities, performing rescues, enforcing pool rules and ensuring safety of patrons, and administering first aid and CPR as required.
• Ensuring a safe and clean environment for facility patrons and staff to prevent injuries and eliminate hazards.
• Performing daily maintenance duties such as water tests and keeping the pool deck, change rooms, and lifeguard office clean and orderly.
• Planning, preparing, and instructing swimming lessons and aquatic based programs.
• Completing and maintaining accurate records such as up to date lesson program cards, attendance records, red cross / lifesaving reports, and administration forms.
• Providing appropriate feedback to lesson participants and parents with recommendations for improvement.
• Organizing and supervising structured games and activities during public swim sessions and special events.

Our ideal candidate is :

• An engaging and encouraging instructor capable of connecting with swimmers of all ages.
• Attentive and responsive with strong swimming and lifesaving skills and a minimum of six months of directly related experience, including minimum completion of Grade 10.
• Current in lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques with the following certifications : WSI and NL, Aquasize Instructor, Adaptive Aquatics (or equivalent), Lifesaving Instructor, Standard First Aid, CPR C and AED and criminal record clearance (Note : certain shifts may require other specialized certifications).
• A respectful communicator with a professional approach to customer service.
• Detail oriented and able to keep accurate and complete records.
• Safety conscious and able to effectively respond to emergency situations when required.
• Flexible in working a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Regular Hourly Probationary Rate : $24.86 per hour; $26.17 per hour after successful completion of probation.

Notice of Collection :

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. Any personal information you provide to us is collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable legislation. We keep your personal information confidential. Collected personal information will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected or to obtain feedback regarding the delivery of this service.

If you have any questions, please contact the Privacy Coordinator at 770 Harmston Ave, Courtenay, BC; or [emailprotected] ; or 250-334-6070.

By checking this box I acknowledge that I have read the Notice of Collection and agree.

J-18808-Ljbffr

Create a job alert for this search