Aquatic Staff III (part-time)

OPEN DATE:          March 21, 2024

CLOSING DATE:   4 pm Tuesday, April 2, 2024

DEPARTMENT:      Parks, Recreation & Culture

DIVISION:            Recreation

SECTION:              Aquatics

REPORTS TO:        Head Lifeguard

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JOB SUMMARY:

Organizes and delivers aquatic programs and/or special events ensuring the supervision and safety of participants.  Teaches swimming and lifesaving skills and performs light maintenance at the aquatic facility. Trains and recertifies Aquatics Staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that all participants adhere to the rules and regulations of the aquatic facility
• Plans and delivers swimming lessons and lifesaving 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
• Acts as a resource to Aquatic Staff I and II during public swimming sessions and special events
• Instructs and re-certifies Aquatic Staff by conducting in-service training
• 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
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• Lifesaving Trainer – Swim Instructor Trainer OR NL Instructor Certificate
• National Lifeguard Pool Certificate
• Lifesaving Instructors Certificate
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certificate
• Pool Operator 1
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
•  Standard First Aid with OFA Level I Equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required
• Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year as Aquatic Staff II, concurrent with the experience requirements necessary for attaining Instructor certifications
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current 2023 pay rate of $31.69 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

Varied schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: You must use your correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. 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.