Recreation Programs

Lifeguard/Aquatics

Job # RP 10 – 11

NOTE: This position requires a Career Profile and resume (no cover letter is requested).  If submitting a hard copy, please attach the Career Profile to the front of your resume.

Job Description:

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is currently accepting applications for their External Job Registry for future part-time casual and call-in Aquatic positions for Recreation Programs.

Applications will be accepted starting July 1, 2010, for a period up to 4:30 p.m., December 31, 2010, and will be kept on file for part-time casual or call-in positions with Recreation Programs during this period.  Please only apply once during this period.

Job Information for Part-time Lifeguards:

Part-time positions working daytime, evenings, and weekends as required. Duties will be assigned by the Aquatic Coordinator. Applicants must be available on short notice to work days, evenings and weekends as required; for up to 24 hours per week.  Positions are located at the Gable Rees Rotary Pool and the Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool.

Responsibilities:

·         Perform as accident preventers, rescuers, public relations officers and administrators

·         Provide a supportive customer service role, provide personal attention and care to all community users

·         Undertake safe rescues, perform high level of First Aid, follow all set emergency procedures, and complete any required documentation

·         Promote and implement policies and procedures, rules and regulations that govern the conduct of persons using the facilities

·         Be in proper uniform at all times when on duty

·         Perform administrative duties: pool log, attendance, accident/incident reports

·         Report known or potential hazards, maintenance concerns, and unsafe conditions immediately to the Aquatic Coordinator

·         Ensure all lifesaving equipment is maintained, available and in proper working order to implement trained rescue procedures

·         Maintain required certifications

·         Instruction of lessons to follow LSSC guidelines while  implementing safe, creative swim instruction for all ages

·         Responsible for the instruction of aqua fitness groups

Qualifications:

·         Because of the responsibilities of this position, the candidate must be at least 16 years of age

·         Previous Lifeguard/Aquatic experience working at a public pool or other environment an asset (i.e. beach lifeguard, private pool lifeguard, camp lifeguard, etc.)

·         Current Standard First Aid/CPR certificate required

·         Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor [WSI] certificate required

·         Current Red LSSC LifeSaving award certificate required

·         CALA certification (Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance Inc.) (www.calainc.org) an asset

·         WaterART certification (WaterART Fitness International) (www.waterart.org) an asset

·         LSSC Examiner Status would be an asset

·         Previous aquatic leadership/supervision experience an asset

·         Experience in dealing/working with community user demographics (preschool, youth, adult, senior) an asset

·         Knowledge of and experience with injury prevention practices, as well as health and safety practices

·         Good communication and public relation skills, as well as observation skills and scanning techniques

·         Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish a Police Information Search (criminal reference check) before commencement of employment

NOTE:  You will be required to bring the original certificates that you possess to an interview. Please do not include copies with your application and resume. There will be a water testing portion during the interview process.

Compensation:

The compensation for this position is an hourly wage of $14.01 to $15.23 (2010 rates based grade 3 B of the 2010 part time non-union compensation plan), plus vacation benefits and statutory holidays as per the Employment Standards Act.

Applying:

Candidates interested in the above position are asked to submit a Career Profile and resume to the address below.  Please do not include a cover letter, or copies of transcripts, licenses, certificates, etc.

The Career Profile can be found below.  The Microsoft Word (.doc) version of the Career Profile may be saved on your computer.  Please complete the form and save before printing or emailing.  There is an Adobe version you can print and complete by hand. If you are unable to save or print either of the Career Profile versions, please visit:

o   A local library

o   A Chatham-Kent municipal centre

o   Or Chatham-Kent Employment Resource Centres (in Chatham at the Federal building, 1^st floor, 120 Wellington Street or in Wallaceburg at the Municipal Centre, 2^nd floor, 786 Dufferin Ave) 

CAREER PROFILE:
LifeguardAquaticsextCareerProfileJulytoDec2010.doc
LifeguardAquaticsextCareerProfileJulytoDec2010.pdf
 

Your resume should give detailed information for each 'yes' answer in your Career Profile, as well as where you gained the experience.  Your resume should list each employer, the job titles under each employer, with a summary of the job duties/skills/experiences you gained in each position compared to the responsibilities and qualifications listed in the job ad.

If submitting electronically, please include the municipal job title and municipal job number in your subject line, and include your name and phone number in the body of your e-mail.  If submitting a Career Profile application form and resume via e-mail, please submit your documents in a MS Word (.doc or docx) or Adobe (.pdf) attachment.  Please do not paste the application form into your email. 

Applications to be forwarded to:

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

315 King Street West

P.O. Box 640

Chatham ON  N7M 5K8

Attn. Cathy J. E. Hoffman, MPA, CHRP, CMMIII

Director, Human Resources & Organizational Development

Fax:  519.436.3237

Email address: Ckresume@chatham-kent.ca

Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.