This position encompasses both Lifeguarding and Swim Instructing. Our Lifeguards/Swim Instructors supervise the safety of swimmers in our facilities and provide exceptional customer service, high-quality learn-to-swim instruction and fun and interactive public swim programming. We are looking for responsible individuals who lead by example and:
• Are safety and customer focused.
• Value diversity and inclusion.
• Thrive in a team environment.
• Are motivated and adaptable.
• Are committed to continuous learning.
• Demonstrate initiative and integrity.
Responsibilities
• Develop and teach high-quality swim lesson programs for all ages.
• Maintain accurate, up to date progress sheets and records for participants as well as completing evaluations.
• Performs lifeguarding functions, according to Provincial and Surrey's guidelines.
• Observe patrons in pool, enforce safety regulations, maintain order in the swimming and desk areas.
• Provide First Aid treatment.
• Engage with a diverse client base to provide exceptional service.
• Provide a clean and safe swimming environment.
• Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our City Values.
• You may be required to perform water tests to ensure adequate water quality and will occasionally work with Chlorine and other chemicals related to pool operations.
Qualifications
• Completion of Grade 10 plus formal Lifeguard and Swim Instructor training.
• Current Certificates in the following:
o Water Safety Instructor or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor.
o National Lifeguard Service - Pool Option.
o Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED.
• Meets the requirements to be a lifeguard under BC Public Health Act Pool Regulations.
• Available evenings and Full Weekend availability.
• Candidates must successfully complete a rigorous screening process, including:
o Physical standards.
o First aid diagnostic and treatment.
o Lifeguard standards.
o Water safety instructing skill.
Certificates MUST be VALID at the time of application. Certificates (WSI or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, NL, SFA with CPR C and AED) MUST be uploaded at the time of application.
To meet operational needs, the successful candidates may be placed at any of the City of Surrey's Indoor Pools.
Recruitment Timelines:
Accepting Applications - Dec. 16th 2022 – Jan. 13th 2023
Wet Screen (MUST be available to attend) - Jan. 25th 2023
Interviewing - Jan 30th – Feb. 3rd 2023
References and Police Information Checks - Feb. 7th – Mar. 3rd 2023
Extending Employment Offers - Feb. 13th – Mar 3rd 2023
Applicants under consideration will be required to provide proof of qualifications and consent to a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers to Job ID 5037
competitive
