Aquatic Staff I (part-time)
Job No:
CITYPR0760
Location:
Powell River, BC
OPEN DATE: August 1, 2018
CLOSING DATE: 4 pm Monday, August 13, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Culture
DIVISION: Recreation
SECTION: Aquatics
REPORTS TO: Head Lifeguard
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JOB SUMMARY:
Delivers aquatic programs ensuring the supervision and safety of participants. Teaches swimming and water safety skills and performs light maintenance at the aquatic facility.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that all participants adhere to the rules and regulations of the Aquatic Facility
- Plans and delivers swimming lessons and water safety skills; demonstrates skills, observes participants and gives feedback, evaluates and reports on participant progress
- Attends crew safety talks and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses
- Administers First Aid to Recreation Complex users when required
- Maintains water chemistry by testing and regulating chemicals such as chlorine and soda ash
- Monitors the pool filtration and water treatment equipment
- Maintains equipment; checks and reports any items needing attention to the Supervisor
- Performs light maintenance duties; hosing, mopping and glass cleaning
- May relieve Reception staff as required
- Maintain professional and technical requirements for the position
- Performs related duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
- National Lifeguard Pool Certificate
- W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
- A.E.D. Training
- Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- 3 months of leadership, instructing or supervisory experience
- Or an equivalent combination of experience and education
PAY RATE:
This is a union position with the current 2018 pay rate of $25.34 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.
HOURS OF WORK:
Varied schedule including early morning, evenings and most weekends.
How To Apply:
If you are interested in this position:
- Complete the questions contained in the application below. NOTE: You must use your correct seniority date. After completing the questions, click "Next".
- Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process.
- Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
- IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.
The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.