Summer Student - Lifeguard/Instructor Outdoor Pool

Job Requisition      
JR-2024-98 Summer Student - Lifeguard/Instructor Outdoor Pool (Temporary) (Open)

Job Family             
Co-Op, Student Workers, Grant Workers

Start Date    
2024-06-19

End Date    
2024-07-04

Primary Posting      
No

External Posting URL    
Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)

Description
Internal Closing Date:
Jun 27, 2024

External Closing Date:
Jul 4, 2024

NOTE: Posting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.
 
Hourly Rate:
19.05
 
NOTE: Posting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.
Up to twenty (20) positions available
Effective June 9 to September 9, 2024, approximately
 
Reporting to the Manager, Aquatics, this position involves either instructing classes for children and adults in all levels of swimming and performing normal lifeguard duties dependent on relevant certifications. In addition, in this role the incumbent will perform, basic pool maintenance, and cleaning.
 
Duties Include:  

• Performs normal lifeguard duties at an outdoor wading pool environment including supervising guests and ensuring the pool area is free from hazards.
• Plans and instructs swimming classes for beginner swimming levels.
• Completes documentation related to facility incidents, water quality, cleaning schedules, checklists, reports and program records.
• Tests and adjusts water quality in swimming pools.
• Carries out assigned cleaning and minor preventative maintenance tasks.
• Performs other duties as required.
• All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

 
Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Current Lifesaving Society Swimming Instructor Certification and/or Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification (Pool Option)
• Current CPR Level C certification.
• A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

 
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Good interpersonal skills, exhibiting courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and co-workers.
• Able to maintain records, complete incident reports, and perform related clerical duties as required.
• Ability to operate water testing equipment and first aid equipment
• Ability to obtain and maintain an acceptable (Vulnerable Sector) Police Information Check.

 
Preferred Education and Experience:

• Pool Operators Certificate Level I.

 
To Apply:
Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition number to: Human Resources, City of Vernon, using one of the following methods:

• Online at www.vernon.ca/ start your application by selecting “apply”.
• By Fax: (250) 550-3551

 
Internal Applicants:

• Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.
• By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.

 
The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Worker Sub-Type  Fixed Term (Under 1 Year) (Fixed Term)
Location  Lakeview Wading Pool
Time Type Part time 
Supervisory Organization  Aquatics - Lifeguard Team

Organization: City of Vernon

Region: Okanagan Valley / Similkameen

Posted: June 20, 2024, 3:26 pm

Expires: July 4, 2024, 12:00 am

Employment Type: Unknown
Employment Length: Temporary
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $19.05 Hour