Part Time Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Town of Ajax; Ajax; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Service Program

Health & Wellness Program

Fitness Centre Membership

OMERS Pension

Job summary

The Town of Ajax is seeking a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor to supervise swimming activities at municipal aquatic facilities and to teach learn-to-swim programs across all ages and abilities.

Reporting to the Aquatics Coordinators, you will ensure a safe pool environment, enforce rules, and deliver quality instruction following Lifesaving Society standards. Part-time, non-union, up to 24 hours weekly with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 15 or older.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR C certification.
• LSS National Lifeguard Award current within 2 years.
• LSS Swim Instructor Certification.
• Knowledge of aquatic program delivery.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool environment per zone layout and address safety concerns.
• Enforce pool rules to prevent accidents.
• Educate public on aquatic safety.
• Respond to emergencies professionally.
• Administer First Aid per cert level and file incident reports.
• Assist with pool setup and closing.
• Prepare lesson outlines for weekly programs.
• Instruct swimming lessons per Lifesaving Society standards.
• Record progress cards and Lifesaving Society test results.
• Engage with participants in line with High Five development principles.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Public safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Standard First Aid with CPR C

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Award

LSS Swim Instructor Certification

LSS Lifesaving Instructor Certification

High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development

Job description

Department Recreation & Culture Job Type Regular Number of Positions 20 Affiliation Non-Union Compensation Range $24.62 - $26.77

Job Summary

Reporting to the Aquatics Coordinators, the Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is accountable for the supervision of swimming activities at Town of Ajax aquatic facilities and for the instruction of learn to swim programs for participants of all ages and abilities.

Job Duties

Monitors the pool environment according to the zone layout and address/report safety concerns.

Prevents accidents through the enforcement of pool rules and regulations.

Educates the public on issues of aquatic safety.

Responds to emergencies in a coordinated and professional manner.

Administers First Aid in accordance with highest level of certification and completes Incident/Accident Reports.

Assists with pool setup and closing.

Prepares lesson outlines and/or core plans for all swimming programs on a weekly basis.

Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with the Lifesaving Society and Town of Ajax program standards.

Prepares and submits Progress Cards in accordance with Town of Ajax guidelines.

Records candidates’ performance on Lifesaving Society test sheets and submits completed forms at the conclusion of the session.

Interacts with program participants in a manner that reflects the Principles of Healthy Child Development (High 5) course curriculum.

Listens to feedback from customers and responds in a professional and knowledgeable manner.

Qualifications/Skills

Minimum 15 years of age or older.

Valid Standard First Aid with CPR C certification.

Lifesaving Society (LSS) National Lifeguard Award that is current within 2 years.

LSS Swim Instructor Certification.

Knowledge related to the delivery of aquatic programs and services.

Excellent communication skills required.

Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference / Vulnerable Sector check that is current (completed in the last six months), upon being hired.

Must be obtained within 6 Months of Employment

LSS Lifesaving Instructor Certification.

High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development.

What is offered to Staff

Compensation: We offer competitive pay that reflects the responsibilities of the position.

Hours of Work: This is a part time non-union position that works up to 24 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday to Sunday, various shifts between 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Hours will be scheduled in conjunction with staff availability.

Town Perks: The Town offers part-time staff access to an Employee & Family Service Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension).

Vacancy Statement

All job postings issued by the Town of Ajax are intended to fill existing vacant positions unless otherwise stated.

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