Instructor Guard Full-time Job

Under supervision and direction, the Instructor Guard provides aquatic instruction, performs lifeguarding duties, provides a safe and enjoyable environment and provides facility support for various aquatic programs.

As the Instructor Guard you will:

• Instruct Lifesaving Society and Learn to Swim programs.
• Lifeguard Public Swim and Aquatic programs.
• Perform daily facility maintenance duties.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Grade 11 or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• Ability to instruct various aquatic programs as assigned.
• Ability to organize and maintain records with ability to use computer related systems.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in urgent situations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to take additional related training as assigned or required.
• Must be available to work varying shifts including evenings/weekends.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques employed in water safety and life-saving activities.
• Manitoba Fitness Council certifications for Group; Resistance; Older Adults; Aqua Fitness would be an asset.
• NCCP certification for Water Polo; Synchronized Swimming; Diving would be an asset.

Conditions of employment:

• National Lifeguard - Pool 
• Swim for Life Instructor
• Lifesaving Instructor 
• Standard First Aid Certificate (St John Ambulance, Red Cross, Criti-Care or Aquatic Emergency Care). 
• CPR Level C / AED Certificate (St. John’s Ambulance, Red Cross, Criti-Care or Aquatic Emergency Care). Renewed annually. 
• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate(s), at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada.  If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG:

• Citizen & Customer Focus
• Respecting Diversity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Results Oriented