Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - ᐅᐊᑦᑎᔨ/ᐳᐃᔾᔪᕋᕐᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐃᓕᓴᐃᔨ

City of Iqaluit; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Lifeguard / Swim Instructor in Iqaluit, where you will ensure the safety and enjoyment of aquatic activities. This full-time position offers the chance to teach swimming, perform rescues, and provide excellent customer service in a vibrant community. With a focus on safety and cleanliness, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards at the aquatic facility. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about swimming and community engagement, and who thrive in a team-oriented environment. If you are certified and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 16+ years old with a grade 10 education.
• Hold certifications in lifeguarding and swim instruction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool activities and ensure safety standards.
• Teach various swim programs and perform rescues as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Lifesaving Skills

Flexibility in Shifts

Education

Minimum Grade 10 Education

National Lifeguard Service Award

Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor

First Aid and CPR – C

Tools

Recreation Management System

Job description

Title: Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

Department: Recreation

Status: Full Time, 1 Year Term

Salary: $57,113.46 per annum, 35 hour/week

Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum

Union Status: Unionized

Closing Date: Open until filled

Reporting to the Aquatics Program Supervisor, the Lifeguard / Swim Instructor is responsible for the supervision and control of activities, safety standards, providing high quality customer service and cleanliness of the aquatic facility. The Lifeguard / Swim Instructor is responsible for supervision of the guests in the pool area while on shift and expected to exercise mature judgement in carrying out lifeguarding and swim instructing duties. They will teach a wide variety of swim programs and perform rescues and first aid as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 16 years of age with a grade 10 education;
• National Lifeguard Service Award;
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor;
• First Aid and CPR – C;
• Vision Requirement: Candidates will, at the discretion of the City of Iqaluit, confirm vision standard of minimum 20/25 corrected.

Preferred Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills;
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in written and orally;
• Must be able to perform skills to the NLS standard;
• Must be able to work flexible shifts including daytime, evenings, weekends and split shifts;
• Must be able to maintain required certification.

Assets:

• WHMIS Certification;
• Pool Operations Level 1;
• First Aid and CPR Instructor;
• High Five (PCD);
• Aquafit Certification (CALA, Canfit, Waterart);
• NCCP Coaching Level 1;
• Experience working with a Recreation Management System;
• The ability to speak and write in English and Inuktitut.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must provide a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector as well as a satisfactory TB Screening.

Please visit our website https://www.iqaluit.ca/careers to apply or drop off your resume at City Hall.

We will only contact those who are invited for an interview.

As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.