Lifeguard/Instructor - Courtenay, Canada - Comox Valley Regional District

    Comox Valley Regional District
    Comox Valley Regional District Courtenay, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Permanent Full time
    Description

    We are seeking a Lifeguard/Instructor to join our Recreation Services 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 Probationary Rate $24.86/hour and $26.17/hour after successful completion of probation.

    *Qualified Probationary Rate $25.92/hour and $27.28/hour after successful completion of probation

    *Qualified Rate of pay applies when employee possesses all required certifications detailed in full time job description including Aquasize Instructor, Adaptive Aquatics or equivalent and Lifesaving Instructor