LIFEGUARD / AQUATIC INSTRUCTOR Full-time Job

The City of Oshawa is now accepting Aquatic Instructor/Lifeguard applications for positions. This is an open posting that is recruited to throughout the year.

Applicants invited to attend a Wet Interview will need to provide proof of 2 valid vaccination doses and government issued identification in order to be able to attend the interview.

Applicants selected to attend a Wet interview will be notified via email and phone. You will be required to provide the following prior to the interview :

• Proof of all 4 aquatic qualifications ( or proof of course enrolment) NL, SFA, LSI and WSI (plus any additional qualifications you hold)

Successful applicants will be required to attend mandatory staff trainings and orientations.

All training hours are paid at minimum wage as established by the Employment Standards Act.

The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

Responsibilities:

1. Delivery of learn to swim program

• Develop progressive lesson plans based on criteria specific to each level of the learn to swim program
• Demonstrate, instruct and lead participants through swim level specific skills
• Assess, evaluate and document participants progress throughout the program
• Provide verbal and written feedback on participants progress to parents/guardians
• Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies
• Perform safety check of equipment prior to being used
• Keep accurate participant attendance records
• Follow up with full-time staff regarding participants with extended absences

1. Ensuring public safety

• Enforcing policies and procedures of aquatics facility
• Monitor participants in pool, identifying risks/hazards and associate good judgement
• Educate the public on water safety with a focus on accident prevention
• Respond to emergency situations and provide first aid within the scope of training

1. Directly supervising the pool area

• Continuous scanning of the pool and surrounding area including the deck, hot tub and sauna and adjust zones as required
• Enforce policies and procedures of aquatics facility
• Monitor participants in pool, identifying risks/hazards and associate good judgement
• Educate the public on water safety with a focus on accident prevention
• Respond to emergency situations and provide first aid within the scope of training

1. Enforce and follow City of Oshawa policies and procedures and adhere to Ontario Public Pool Regulations, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards, emergency procedures, etc.)
2. In the absence of Aquatic Supervisor, perform pool opening and closing procedures and complete required checklists

Requirements:

Possess and maintain current ALL of the following aquatic awards (note, applicants who are currently registered in the courses below may apply, offer of employment would be subject to successful completion of the awards.

• National Lifeguard Certification (NL)
• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C within 2 years of certification date (from a WSIB approved agency)
• Work a minimum of 6 hours per week, 4 of which are instructional hours, and at least one weekend shift per week. All hours are subject to program and operational demands. Priority will be given to those candidates with the most availability.
• Attend all mandatory training's and meetings,
• Good customer service experience and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Possess personal qualities of maturity, tact, discretion and have a willing and co-operative attitude
• Ability to work shifts as required
• Provide a current (within six months) Criminal Information Request prior to commencing employment
• Preference will be given to those with additional aquatic qualifications

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the City of Oshawa is one of Canadas fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.