Assistant Instructor Guard/Instructor Guard

At a glance

• Location: Wilmot Recreation Complex, pool
• Part-time, up to 25 hours per week
• Day, evening, and weekend shifts as required
• Assistant Instructor Guard: $18.25–$19.28 per hour
• Instructor Guard: $20.63–$21.90 per hour
• Closing: Ongoing

Full posting

Closing Ongoing Status Part-time Pay range Assistant Instructor Guard: $18.25 - $ 19.28 per hour Instructor Guard: $20.63 - $21.90 per hour Work hours This position offers a flexible schedule of up to 25 hours per week with day, evening and weekend shifts as required. Hours and schedules vary depending on programming requirements. Work location Wilmot Recreation Complex, pool General purpose To assist qualified staff with instructing swimming classes in a safe, enjoyable environment demonstrating good class control and safety supervision. As part of the lifeguarding team, they will assist with the surveillance of patrons in the aquatic facility. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services Responsibilities • Provide quality instruction on swimming lessons and lifeguard services at the WRC • Provide safe and effective supervision of members in and around the pool area, including prevention of accidents, performance of First Aid and water rescue • Provide information and direction to members using the aquatic facility • Complete required paperwork, i.e. worksheets, incident, and accident reports • Perform opening and closing aquatics procedures • Provide customer service to a wide variety of pool facility users, resolving issues in a timely fashion • Use safe work practices and maintain a safe work environment in all tasks performed • Keep the supervisor informed of issues affecting departmental operations • Plan, prioritize and organize tasks to meet daily operational needs of the facility • Perform other related duties as required and assigned by supervisor Qualifications • Assistant Instructor/Guard - Bronze Cross, LSS Assistant Instructor and Standard First Aid are required • Instructor/Guard - LSS Swim Instructor Award, Lifesaving Society Instructors Awards, National Lifeguard and Standard First Aid are required • Ability to exercise mature judgment in dealing appropriately with colleagues and members of the public • Ability to develop and maintain a working knowledge of safety precautions and hazards involved with the work assigned • Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate tactfully, effectively, in a professional manner, in person and on the phone • Ability to understand verbal and written instructions from supervisor and colleagues How to apply Qualified applicants are invited to apply online. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will only be used for candidate selection. Upon request, accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment, hiring and employment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and the Ontario Human Rights Code.