Lifeguard/Instructor - Full-Time Term

City of Lloydminster; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lloydminster, Alberta, is hiring a Lifeguard/Instructor to maintain pool safety, supervise swimmers, and deliver Swim for Life programs for all ages and abilities. This full-time position requires strong communication, the NL award, and ability to work mornings, days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities include educating patrons on safety, monitoring pool activity, enforcing rules, teaching swim skills, and preparing lesson plans.

Qualifications

• NL and Swim for Life Instructor certifications required.
• Standard First Aid/CPR C certification required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in hot/cold conditions.
• Strong communication with staff and patrons; clear and concise.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Flexible to mornings, days, evenings and weekends (5:30am–9:30pm).

Responsibilities

• Educate the public about safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor pool activities to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Enforce rules to ensure safety and proper use of facilities.
• Instruct swimmers in Swim for Life, teaching skills and water safety.
• Create engaging learning environments and lesson plans.
• Perform daily pool maintenance and assist with in-services.

Skills

National Lifeguard

Swim for Life Instructor

First Aid/CPR C

Strong communication

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Team player

Flexible shifts

Education

National Lifeguard Certification

Standard First Aid/CPR C

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $24.85 CAD to $27.12 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LIFEG001051

Description

Term of Employment

Approximately 10 months

Article 13.05 c) Should an internal applicant be awarded the term position they shall revert to their former position at the expiration of the leave.

Position Summary

The Lifeguard/Instructor maintains the safety of pool patrons, providing necessary supervision and protection for swimmers, in accordance with recognized Lifeguard procedures. Instructs the Swim for Life programs, of all ages and abilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Educate the public regarding policies and procedures related to patron safety.
• Monitor patron activities in the swimming pools to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Enforce facility rules to maintain safety and proper use of facility and equipment.
• Maintain the order and proper conduct of people using the facility.
• React to emergent situations; perform first aid as required.
• Maintain public and staff safety.
• Instruct swimmers in the Swim for Life program; teach swim skills, strokes and water safety.
• Provide a safe and learning-friendly environment for swimmers.
• Work with swimmers of all ages and abilities.
• Develop strategies to communicate with swimmers of all ages.
• Create enjoyable learning situations and experiences.
• Create lessons plans for each swim lesson.
• Maintain the attention of the children.
• Enforce facility rules to maintain safety and proper use of facility and equipment.
• React to emergent situations; perform first aid as required.
• Perform daily pool maintenance duties.
• Participate in monthly staff in-services

Other

• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• National Lifeguard Award (NL).
• Swim for Life Instructor.
• Standard First Aid/CPR C.
• Ability to maintain physical standards required of the National Lifeguard Certification; able to stand for extended periods; carry and lift; and remain attentive in noisy, disruptive, hot and cold conditions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to converse both verbally and in written correspondence with all levels of staff, and all external patrons. Be clear and concise while providing relevant information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Be able to multitask, stay organized, have a strong attention to detail and meet deadlines while working under pressure.
• Shows a team player attitude, creates a working environment conducive to team achievement, productivity and competence with colleagues.
• Flexibility to work morning, daytime, evening and weekend shifts. Working hours include 5:30am-9:30pm.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.
• Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Credential Assessment with application.

Job Demands

Physical Demands

• Sitting (1-2 hours)
• Standing (4-6 hours)

Mental Demands

• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Reading/Writing
• Interpreting Data

Working Conditions

This position works shifts, consisting of mornings, days and evenings. The ability to work weekends is required.

Compensation:

In Scope Band 2 (Subject to CUPE 1015 Agreement)

Closing Date:

Until successful candidate is found