Instructor/Lifeguard 1 and Junior Instructor/Lifeguard

at  City of Richmond BC

INSTRUCTOR/LIFEGUARD 1 AND JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR/LIFEGUARD

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada”, then please apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the work.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in established procedures and related training.
• Ability to respond to minor and major first aid and lifesaving situations in aquatic facilities.
• Ability to teach water safety and aquatic skills to patrons ranging in age and abilities and provide effective in-class feedback and written reports.
• Working knowledge of pool chemistry and maintenance equipment and procedures.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to be courteous to others in situations of conflict or disagreement.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to prevent and address infractions of pool rules and regulations with professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of charts, records and reports related to the work.
• Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The Instructor/Lifeguard 1 position requires: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by a minimum of 500 hours of related lifeguarding experience and courses in lifesaving, aquatic skills, instruction and pool operations and maintenance as required for the certifications listed below.

• Minimum age of sixteen (16) years old
• National Lifeguard Pool Option current within two (2) years
• National Lifeguard Waterpark Option current within two (2) years
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED current within three (3) years
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor current within two (2) years
• Lifesaving Instructor current within two (2) years*
• required for Instructor/Lifeguard 1 only

Candidates without Grade 12 or 500 hours experience may be considered for Auxiliary Junior Instructor/Lifeguard employment.

SKILL SCREENING:

The screening and orientation are mandatory. Each successful candidate will also need to attend a shadow shift at each facility on one of the following dates:
Screening: Sunday, October 20th: 8am-12pm at Watermania
Orientation: Tuesday, November 19th: 4-9pm at Minoru
Must be available to attend a shadow shift at each facility:

Minoru:

• Saturday, November 23rd: 8am-12pm
• Saturday, November 23rd: 2pm-6pm
• Sunday, November 24th: 8am-12pm

Watermania:

• Tuesday, November 26th: 3:45pm-7:45pm
• Saturday, November 30th: 8am-12pm
• Sunday, December 1st: 8am-12pm

• Performs lifeguarding duties and participate in responses to aquatic emergencies.
• Teaches swimming lessons to a variety of ages and skill levels.
• Performs routine tasks associated with daily maintenance of the pool, deck and change rooms.
• Responds to clients’ inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
• Assists the Instructor/Lifeguard 2 as required on-deck or with administrative tasks.
• Prepares and maintains work records.
• Instructor/Lifeguard 1s may orient and mentor Junior Instructor/Lifeguards.