Waterfront Lifeguard/Instructor I & II – Seasonal Positions
REVISED
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.
Do you have experience guarding a waterfront environment? Are you passionate about leadership and want to contribute to a professional, safe, fun, and positive aquatic experience for staff and the public? The West Vancouver Community Services Department has two openings for a temporary part-time Lifeguard/Instructor I & II positions for the period from June 12 – September 6, 2021 to work primarily at the District’s beaches. The positions are responsible for:
- Monitors swimming and facility activities and enforces safety regulations in indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and waterfront areas
- Rescues distressed swimmers and administers first aid, rescue breathing and other approved safety measures when necessary. As required, may request assistance from emergency response agencies.
- Instructs all age groups in swimming techniques for all levels of swimming including West Vancouver Preschool Lessons, Red Cross Programs, Lifesaving Society courses, recreational and specialized aquatic programs.
- Leads aquatic programs, special events, birthday parties, and other recreational programs in the aquatics facility.
- assisting with the operation of beach lifeguard service;
- supervising, developing aquatic staff and facilitating staff training;
- providing administrative assistance and handling customer service inquiries; and,
- assuming responsibility for facility operations as required.
The successful candidate will: be a high school graduate, have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a lifeguard & swimming instructor, supervisory experience, beach lifeguarding experience and knowledge of waterfront & pool operations.Required Licenses and Current Certificates include: Water Safety Instructor (WSI), National Lifeguard – Pool, Waterpark & Waterfront, CPR Level C, AED and Standard First Aid (or equivalent). The successful candidate must also obtain OFA Level 1 before beginning employment.
The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.
This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet.
Position Status:
Union (WVMEA) – Temporary, Part-Time
Hours of Work:
Hours & days of work will vary. Each position will be comprised of a combination of hours as a Lifeguard I and Lifeguard II at both the beach and pool to add to approximately 30 total hours per week. Hours will be dependent upon weather and operational requirements.
Rate of Pay:
LG I – $23.90 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits LG II –$24.83 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits
These positions have a pay structure with five steps which increase every 6 months for the first three steps, and annually thereafter.
Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on Tuesday May 11, 2021
To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.
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