Lifeguard Instructor 3, Cranbrook

POSTING TYPE: Internal POSITION TYPE: Part-time, Regular HOURS OF WORK: 20-40 hours per week, as per schedule HOURLY RATE: $34.54 per hour, Schedule“B” Outside Employees, Aquatics DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Culture Position Summary

Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Lifeguard Instructor III 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.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 Swim for Life Instructor Experience Sound knowledge and/or experience in lifeguarding/instruction duties and teaching methods/group leadership techniques with emphasis on water safety instruction and aquatic skillsKnowledge 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 supervisionSpecial 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

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