Lifeguard/Instructor II (Temporary Full-Time)

The City of Fernie invites applications from qualified persons for the position of Lifeguard/Instructor II. This is a temporary full-time position (40 hours/week) which requires evening and weekend work.

Reporting to the Aquatics Supervisor and the Acting Director of Parks, Facilities and Recreation, the temporary full-time Lifeguard/Instructor II, promotes education to the public about water safety on or near the water, and ensures proper behaviour standards are maintained by participants and patrons. This is a temporary position filling the remainder of a maternity leave beginning September 1, 2021.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Principal responsibilities include ensuring the safety, protection, and enjoyment of those engaged in activities in or out of the water, assists in the development and delivery of a wide range of aquatic services and programs and performs lifeguarding, instructional, and janitorial tasks related to the operation of the Aquatic Centre. An employee in this position is under the general direction of the Aquatic Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 17 years of age.

• Current National Lifeguard Services Award.

• Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.

• Current Standard First Aid Certification or equivalent.

• Current CPR Level C Certification.

• National Lifeguard Instructor trainer. (preferred)

• Current Lifesaving Society Instructor. (preferred)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a team player who can also work independently with little supervision.

• Must be able to maintain pleasant and effective relations with the public and employees of the City, even in adverse conditions.

• Must have knowledge of the prescribed standards for the Canadian Red Cross Society and the Lifesaving Society, insofar as their programs and services deal with the Aquatic Centre.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of water rescue, first aid and resuscitation methods, must be able to perform the necessary skills as required.

• Job Posting 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please submit detailed applications containing cover letter, resume, and references by 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 3, 2021.

Applications should be addressed to:

Brett Logan, Acting Director of Parks, Facilities, and Recreation

City of Fernie, 501-3 rd Ave, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0

Email: recreation@fernie.ca

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