Lifeguard/Instructor

Full job description
Lifeguard/Instructor
(Relief)

Job Requisition
JR-2025-+8 Lifeguard/Instructor (Relief) (Open)

Job Family
CUPE

Start Date
2025-05-22

End Date
2025-06-06

Primary Posting
No

External Posting URL
Careers:myworkdayjobs.com

Description
Internal Closing Date:
May 30, 2025

External Closing Date:
Jun 6, 2025

NOTE: Posting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:5+pm the day prior.

Hourly Rate:
22.6+

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0

Up to four (4) positions available

Reporting to the Manger, Aquatics, this position involves instructing classes for children and adults in all levels of swimming and performing normal lifeguard duties.

Duties Include:

Performs normal lifeguard duties including supervising guests and ensuring the pool area is free from hazards.
Plans and instructs all swim programs as needed.
Completes documentation related to facility incidents, water quality, cleaning schedules, checklists, reports and program records.
Tests water quality in swimming pools.
Carries out assigned cleaning and minor preventative maintenance tasks.
Performs other duties as required.
All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.


Required Education and Experience:

Minimum 16 years of age.
Current Lifesaving Society Swimming Instructor Certification.
Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification (Pool Option).
Current CPR Level C certification.
A combination of related education and experience may be considered.


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to learn.
Good interpersonal skills, exhibiting courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and co-workers.
Able to maintain records, complete incident reports, and perform related clerical duties as required.
Ability to operate water testing equipment and first aid equipment
Ability to obtain and maintain an acceptable (Vulnerable Sector) Police Information Check.


Preferred Education and Experience:

Standard First Aid Certification.
Pool Operators Level 1.
Lifesaving Instructor Certification.


To Apply:
Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vernon.ca/careers by selecting “apply” and creating a candidate profile.

Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.



By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.

The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we are unable to accept phone calls regarding application status.

Worker Sub-Type
Casual

Location Aquatic Centre

Time Type
Part time

Supervisory Organization
Aquatics - Lifeguard Team


Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset
 
 
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