Swim Instructor & Lifeguard

Position Details

• Job Type: Part Time (PT), Temporary (T)
• Department: Community Services
• Division: Recreation
• Hours of Work: 24 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours / flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required

Area Of Responsibility

Reporting to the Deck/Beach Supervisor/Recreation Programmer/Recreation Coordinator, instructors are responsible to plan, organize and deliver high quality program that is engaging and enjoyable for all participants. Supervise and maintain a safe, enjoyable environment for all users.

• Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and engaging swimming lessons for all levels of participants.
• Supervise participants and maintain complete vigilance to minimize risks, and be ready to respond at all times.
• Ensure participants meet the minimum requirements of the Aquatic Admission Standards during all swims.
• Ensure proper zone coverage and guard station positioning.
• Provide a high level of customer service, including greeting and engaging with participants.
• Communicate with participants in regards to swimming lesson opportunities and accident prevention.
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (eg. attendance, incident/accident reports, opening and closing procedures).
• Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately.
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action.
• Maintain an understanding of department programs and services.
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff.
• Attend meetings/training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum 15 years of age.
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim instructors.
• Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor.
• Current Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructor.
• Current National Lifeguard – Pool.
• Current Lifesaving Society Airway Management, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire.
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C or Intermediate First Aids with CPRC-C and AED from an accredited organization, or the ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of the date of hire.
• Additional Criteria for Professor’s Lake: Current National Lifeguard – Waterfront, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire.

Additional Information

• Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.
• If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by completing the attached questionnaire.
• The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.
• Applicants will be invited to complete a voluntary self identification survey. Participation has no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and anonymized.
• The City communicates with applicants via email. Applicants must provide and regularly check a valid email address.
• Applicants who do not respond to time-sensitive correspondence will be assumed no longer interested.
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