Lifeguard/Instructor 2
- Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2M8, Canada
DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Culture HOURLY RATE $32.55 per hour, Schedule “B” Outside Employees, Aquatics · Part-time
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Job details
- Pay
- DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Culture HOURLY RATE $32.55 per hour, Schedule “B” Outside Employees, Aquatics
- Job type
- Part-time
- Working hours
- 10 to 20 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Lifeguard Instructor II provides instruction in leadership and specialized programs, ensuring that the delivery of all Aquatic programs meet the standards as required by the Aquatic Centre, and Lifesaving Society. The incumbent ensures patron safety through supervision and instructional duties; provides supervision of swimming, change areas and other related recreational areas; performs a variety of janitorial and minor maintenance tasks. The incumbent possesses a working knowledge of pool chemistry, water filtration, chlorination, heating and related pool equipment and operating procedures.
POSTING TYPE: Internal
POSITION TYPE: Part-time, Regular
HOURS OF WORK: Part-time
SCHEDULES: 10 to 20 hours per week, schedule as per available line
DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Culture
HOURLY RATE $32.55 per hour, Schedule “B” Outside Employees, Aquatics
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Grade 12 Diploma or GED
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
- National Lifeguard Award – Pool
- Standard First Aid with CPR “C”
- Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)
- Aquafit Instructor
- AED Certification
EXPERIENCE
- Sound knowledge and/or experience in lifeguarding/instruction duties and teaching methods/group leadership techniques with emphasis on water safety instruction and aquatic skills
- Knowledge and/or experience in performing pool operation and maintenance
SPECIFIC SKILLS
- Sound knowledge of theory and practice, lifeguarding, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
- Working knowledge of Pool Chemistry
- Ability to prepare facility related records and reports
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Initiative, sound judgement, positive and responsive when dealing with the public, user groups and staff
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Inquisitive and ability to ask questions
- Effective listener
- Police Information Check
CLOSING DATE: 10/30/2026
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Responsibilities
The incumbent provides leadership and instruction for aquatic programs while ensuring patron safety through active supervision. They are also responsible for performing janitorial duties and maintaining pool equipment, including chemistry and filtration systems.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Grade 12 Diploma or GED and possess current certifications including National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid with CPR C, and Lifesaving Instructor. Experience in lifeguarding, teaching methods, and pool maintenance is required.
Skills
- Lifeguarding
- Water safety instruction
- Pool chemistry
- Water filtration
- Chlorination
- First aid
- CPR
- AED
- Group leadership
- Facility maintenance
- Record keeping
- Reporting
- Communication
- Public relations
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Government & Public Sector
- Education
Keywords
- Lifeguard
- Aquatics
- Instruction
- National Lifeguard Award
- Standard First Aid
- CPR
- Lifesaving Instructor
- Aquafit Instructor
- AED
- Pool Chemistry
- Water Filtration
- Chlorination
- Facility Maintenance
- Recreation
- Safety
- Leadership
- Water Safety