Senior Lifeguard Instructor II

Permanent Part Time – 30 Hours per week
Monday -Friday 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm
$27.48 /hour

This position has been deemed safety-sensitive by the employer and as such is subject to reasonable cause and post-incident drug and alcohol testing

Come work with us!
At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. We strive to offer the best aquatic experience, including the best lessons, safest swims, and cleanest facilities. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.

About the Opportunity:
We are currently recruiting for a permanent part time Senior Lifeguard/Instructor II at our Leduc Recreation Centre.

Reporting to the Aquatic Supervisor on duty, the Senior Lifeguard/Instructor II is responsible for providing a safe, enjoyable aquatic experience for facility users. This is achieved through active safety supervision, incident prevention and emergency response while lifeguarding as well as providing high quality instruction for a wide variety of aquatic programs. Spend your working hours in a tropical climate, living an active lifestyle and having a ton of fun!

What will you do?
• Lifeguard for children, youth and/or adults, schools, and other community-based groups
• Prevent injuries by providing public education, enforcing safety rules and regulations, and recognizing and responding appropriately in the event of an emergency
• Recognize and respond to incidents requiring first aid or other safety-related concerns
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in and around the water for users by conducting maintenance every shift
• Instruct aquatic programs for children, youth and/or adults, schools
• Prepare lesson plans, evaluations, progress cards, routine reports and assessment sheets
• Work with your team and supervisors to remain current on operational procedures, first aid, and rescue skills
• Provide users with the highest quality of customer service and create a valuable and positive experience
• Maintain a positive attitude and always portray a professional image when dealing with the public
• Serve as a role model and provide training, guidance and mentorship to other staff
• Effectively handle customer concerns as required
• Ensure the aquatic centre pools met operational requirements by completing safety checks, monitoring pool mechanical systems, and maintaining water quality standards

What do you need to succeed?
• At least 18 years of age
• A minimum of 2,080 hours of lifeguard/instructor experience
• A positive and energetic personality who is hard working and team-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication and instructional skills with a proven commitment to customer service
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by multi-tasking and efficiently prioritizing workload
• A passion for working with kids and helping our patrons live a healthy lifestyle
• A commitment to ongoing learning and skill development, including the ability to complete monthly fitness and knowledge skills tests, attend all required training and in-service sessions and complete additional courses or certifications as required

Certifications
• National Lifeguard
• Oxygen Administration
• Swim Instructor
• Standard First Aid with CPR C or Aquatic Emergency Care
• AARFP Pool Operator 1
• Minimum one specialty certification: AARFP Pool Operator 2, Lifesaving Instructor, Swim Training, SwimAbilities Instructor, Lifesaving Sport Coach 1, LSIT, NLI, FAI

MyRewards@COL
• Competitive salary
• LAPP pension
• Comprehensive health, dental and wellness benefits, including a generous healthcare spending account
• Professional development opportunities
• Starting at 3 weeks vacation per year
• Free parking
• Annual City of Leduc recreation pass, including access to free drop-in programs
• An additional $1.00/hr. shift premium for hours worked before 7:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. daily
• Annual deck footwear allowance

Conditions of Employment:
• Candidates 18 years of age must provide a current Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check is required prior to start of employment, completed at employee’s expense.
• Candidates 18 years of age must provide a current successful Child Intervention Record Check.
• Submission of proof of all certifications and Lifesaving Society Member ID#.

To apply, please visit our website at https://www.leduc.ca/careers

Competition closes at 11:59pm (MT) on August 15, 2024.