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City of Maple Ridge
Aquatic Leader
Competition #24-093
Status: Regular Full Time - CUPE
Department: Recreational Services
Salary: $26.74 - $31.41 per hour
Closing: May 21, 2024
Come grow with The City of Maple Ridge! Are you a team player with a “can do attitude”, excellent communication and customer service skills? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Join the City of Maple Ridge as an Aquatic Leader, where you'll be immersed in instructional, lifeguarding, and deck supervision duties within our dynamic indoor and/or outdoor aquatic facilities. As a key member of our team, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of a moderate-sized group of lifeguards and swim instructors, ensuring the smooth functioning of lifeguarding services, instructional programs, and overall facility maintenance.
Your role will encompass a range of responsibilities, including deck supervision, performance monitoring, and providing exceptional customer service and public education on aquatic safety. You'll lead by example, instructing and guiding patrons in swimming techniques, water safety practices, and other essential aquatic skills.
In addition to your instructional duties, you'll take charge of scheduling lifeguard staff, maintaining pool safety standards, and ensuring compliance with maintenance requirements and safety protocols. Your proactive approach to program and equipment maintenance will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all patrons.
As the face of our aquatic facilities, you'll be equipped to handle first-aid emergencies with confidence, maintaining and replenishing first-aid equipment as needed. Furthermore, you'll play a vital role in supporting the orientation, and training of new aquatic staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to exercise independent judgment in your daily tasks, while knowing that support and guidance are readily available when faced with challenging or unusual situations. If you're passionate about aquatic safety and instruction and thrive in a dynamic team environment, we encourage you to apply and make a splash with the City of Maple Ridge!
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Sound knowledge of the theory and practices of lifesaving, NL standards, water safety, Swim Instructor standards, CPR, first aid and teaching techniques pertaining to aquatics.
- Working knowledge of the rules, regulations, administrative practices, procedures and policies governing the work performed.
- Sound knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of aquatics and recreation programs.
- Sound knowledge of programming requirements, aquatic standards and leadership methods.
- Working knowledge of pool chemistry, water filtration, chlorinating, heating and related pool equipment and operating procedures.
- Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, evaluate and promote programs, services and events to meet the identified needs and interests of target populations and to provide leadership and instruction on same, as required.
- Ability to participate in recruitment, training, evaluation and supervision of staff and volunteers.
- Ability to assist superior in coordinating and administering aquatic programs at an indoor/outdoor aquatics facility.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts and groups, volunteers, program participants, community groups and members of the public.
- Ability to lead public relations with facility users.
- Ability to take initiative, exercise judgement and to work independently in the development, coordination and implementation of programs and events.
- Ability to use a variety of materials and equipment for pool maintenance and facility cleanliness.
- Ability to act for a superior for short absences and with defined limits.
- Ability to participate in preparation of program budgets, to monitor expenditures and revenue and conduct programs within budget allocations and to evaluate, prepare statistics and compile reports on same.
- Ability to attend to first aid incidents.
- Ability to prepare oral and written reports, to prepare and maintain correspondence, records, reports, promotional material and to perform related clerical tasks, as required.
- Ability to assume responsibility for pool operations, as required.
- Ability to provide on deck supervision and training of lifeguard/instructor staff and to participate in interviews, testing, orientation and ongoing mentoring of staff and volunteers.
- Ability to display sound aquatic skills and to instruct in these skills at standards set by relevant professional societies.
- Ability to perform duties for extended periods of time.
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with staff, public and user groups.
LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES
- National Lifeguard-Pool Option Award
- Lifesaving Instructor Certificate
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certificate
- Pool Operator Level 1
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C & Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Class 5 British Columbia Driver’s License
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We encourage all to apply. Continuous intake of qualified candidates will occur throughout the posting.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Information Check as a condition of employment. (Note – not required a part of the application process; however, will be required upon consideration for employment)
All required licenses, certificates and registrations associated with this competition must also be valid and current at the time the postings close and must be attached with your application. Please have these documents ready to upload when you apply.
HOURS OF WORK
80 hour Biweekly
EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [email protected].
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
APPLY NOW
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $26.74 to $31.41 Hour
