LIFEGUARDS & SWIM INSTRUCTORS – Castlegar

Kootenay Career Development Society; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional community health service is seeking Lifeguards & Swim Instructors at the Castlegar & District Community Complex. The roles involve providing water safety and swim instruction to participants of all ages. Candidates must hold current certifications and be enthusiastic team players. Pay rates are $24.07/hr for Lifeguards and $24.96/hr for Swim Instructors with flexible shifts up to 24 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Certifications should not expire for a minimum of three months.
• Must be at least 15 years of age for Swim Instructors.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthy recreation opportunities and water safety skill development.
• Perform rescues and first aid as required.
• Provide instruction for swim programs.

Skills

Exceptional customer service focus

Strong communication skills

Independent decision-making

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Award

Current Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor Certificate

Standard First Aid

Current CPR C certification

Bronze Cross

Job description

LIFEGUARDS & SWIM INSTRUCTORS

Castlegar & District Community Complex

Part-Time

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is inviting applications for Lifeguard & Swim Instructor at the Castlegar & District Community Complex.

We are looking for new Aquatic team members who are enthusiastic, confident, willing to learn and develop new skills and who care about their community and water safety. By joining our team you will provide healthy recreation opportunities and water safety skill development to our community members both young and young at heart. Develop lifelong skills and friendships, have the opportunity for continued training within our Aquatic Team. The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor must be able to perform rescues and first aid as required while ensuring a safe and efficient operation and ensuring the safety of participants while providing instruction for pre-school, child and adult swim instruction programs.

Required Qualifications

• Certifications should be current and not set to expire for a minimum of three months.

Lifeguards

• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Award – Pool Option (NL)
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor Certificate
• Standard First Aid current within 2 years
• Current CPR C certified annually
• Satisfactory Criminal Record
• Preferred: Pool Operator 1, WHMIS & other Aquatic certifications would be an asset.

Swim Instructors

• Current Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor Certification.
• Current AED/CPR C recertified annually.
• Bronze Cross.
• Preferred: Standard First Aid

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Lifeguards

• Exceptional customer service focus.
• Able to work with patrons of varying age groups.
• Strong communication, negotiation skills.
• Independent decision‑making, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Perform physical skill requirements for NLS.
• Current knowledge of provincial legislation and health and safety as it relates to aquatic operations.

Swim Instructors

• 15 years of age (minimum).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Independent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

The successful candidate must be available to work a varied work schedule that includes day, weekend, and/or evening shifts up to 24 hours per week.

Pay Rates

• Lifeguard: $24.07/hr
• Swim Instructor: $24.96/hr

This posting along with a detailed job description can be found on our website at www.rdck.ca/jobs.

To apply please complete our online form that can be found here: Employment Application.

Applications submitted in the form of a resume & cover letter will be accepted until all positions are filled.