Lifeguard/Instructor

We are seeking up to two part-time (on-call) Lifeguard/Instructors to join our Recreation Services team. This position delivers a variety of instructional and recreational aquatic programs to patrons at Comox Valley Regional District facilities. Reporting to the Manager of Recreation Services, the primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Performing lifeguarding duties including monitoring pool activities, performing rescues, enforcing pool rules and ensuring safety of patrons, and administering first aid and CPR as required;
• Ensuring a safe and clean environment for facility patrons and staff to prevent injuries and
  eliminate hazards;
• Performing daily maintenance duties such as water tests and keeping the pool deck, change rooms, and lifeguard office clean and orderly;
• Planning, preparing, and instructing swimming lessons and aquatic based programs;
• Completing and maintaining accurate records such as up to date lesson program cards, attendance records, red cross/lifesaving reports, and administration forms;
• Providing appropriate feedback to lesson participants and parents with recommendations for improvement;
• Organizing and supervising structured games and activities during public swim sessions and special events.

Our ideal candidate is:

• An engaging and encouraging instructor capable of connecting with swimmers of all ages;
• Attentive and responsive with strong swimming and lifesaving skills and a minimum of six months of directly related experience, including minimum completion of Grade 11;
• Current in lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques with the following certifications: Bronze Cross, WSI and NLS Awards, Standard First Aid and CPR and criminal record clearance (Note: certain shifts may require other specialized certifications), Aquasize Instructor, Adaptive Aquatics and Lifesaving Instructor certifications preferred;
• A respectful communicator with a professional approach to customer service;
• Detail oriented and able to keep accurate and complete records;
• Safety conscious and able to effectively respond to emergency situations when required;
• Flexible in working a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector search).