Swim Instructor Guard

Swim Instructor Guard

Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Swim Instructor Guard is to be responsible for conducting and supervising a program of swimming that is both safe and satisfying for the participants involved according to the standards set by the City of Pembroke.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructs any classes assigned to them and pre-test any that come under Red Cross or Life organizations and prepare participants for examination at all levels.
• Make sure all safety equipment and equipment needed is ready and all water tests and facility assessment/audit are completed before any participants come onto the pool deck.
• Implements and adheres to rules and regulations as set down by the Ministry of Health and the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Provides supervision and performs Lifeguard duties during public swimming sessions.
• Hoses down and sweeps the pool deck in order to keep the pool neat and clean.
• Takes readings of chlorine and P.H. every two hours while on duty.
• Administers first aid, investigates safety incidents occurred, and suggests methods for preventing re-occurrence. Also gives oral as well as written detailed reports of incidents to Supervisor as soon as possible after the incident.
• Meets regularly with Aquatics Supervisor to discuss problems or concerns regarding staff issues, as well as health and safety of staff and the public.
• Performs any other duties as requested by the Aquatics Supervisor.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement in attending staff training, training courses, and maintaining required certifications.

• Minimum grade 12 education
• Minimum one year experience as a Swim Instructor Guard
• Current certification as a National Lifeguard-Pool Option, Red Cross Swimming Instructor status, Life Saving Society Swimming Instructor status, Standard First Aid Status and CPR “Level C” status

Due to the nature of the pool operations, no designated hours of work shall apply. The Swim Instructor Guard shall work whatever hours deemed necessary in any seven days at straight-time rate. Weekly hours will consist of approximately an average of twenty hours per week, including days, evenings and weekends.

Salary: $25.29 per hour (probationary).

Applicants are invited to submit in confidence a detailed cover letter and resume by mail, fax or email by 4:00pm on Friday July 28th, 2017.

The City of Pembroke is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. During the recruiting process, accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Personal information submitted will be used for the sole purpose of this competition. It is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, RSO 2001, and will be used in accordance with The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for employment purposes.

Fax: 613-735-3660
Email: cvanloan@pembroke.ca
Website: www.pembroke.ca