Aquatic Supervisors

Job # RP 10-6

CURRENT STATUS:

May 19, 2010:
All positions have been filled.  We thank you for your interest in working with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, and hope you will continue to watch our job postings and apply for positions which you are interested in.

March 30, 2010:

Candidates have been selected and are being contacted for interviews tentatively scheduled for April 3, 2010.

February 26, 2010:

As of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010, we no longer will be accepting resumes for this posting.  The department is currently reviewing all resumes received.  This process can take up to two weeks or longer, depending on the number of applications. 

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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’s Recreation Programs is currently seeking students for Aquatic Supervisors for the summer of 2010.  Reporting to the Aquatic Coordinator, this position runs for a period up to 12 weeks, working up to approximately 42.5 hours per week, requiring some evenings and weekends.  

Locations of pools where positions may be available:

Chatham, Dresden, Thamesville, Tilbury, Ridgetown

Responsibilities:

·          Assist in facilitating the pre-season training for all aquatic staff

·          Participate and oversee the delivery and operation of programs and services

·          Enforce pool rules consistently, tactfully and promptly

·          Follow the policies and procedures in the Aquatic Easy Reference Guide

·          Handle concerns and maintain a positive image with the public

·          Manage and maintain a team environment with staff, providing education, leadership

·          Delivery of weekly staff training and ongoing staff evaluation

·          Operation and upkeep of the pool facility

·          Schedule, supervise and implement aquatic programs

·          Maintain an accurate daily pool log and incident reports, deposits, program participation, budget and evaluation records

·          Maintain qualifications and seek additional training opportunities

·          Assist in the completion the Final Report and Budget

Qualifications:

·          For positions that are subject to receiving student subsidy funding; the funding requires summer students to be attending a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in the spring 2010 semester, and returning to a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in the fall 2010 semester

·          For positions not receiving student subsidy funding, to be eligible students must have attended a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in the spring of 2010, and/or attending a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in the fall of 2010

·          Because of the responsibilities of this position, preference will be given to those students in their final year of high school or enrolled in post-secondary education, and possess one to two years experience at a pool setting

·          Current certification required in:

o    NLS (National Lifeguard Service)

o    Lifesaving Society Instructors

o    Lifesaving Society Swim Instructors

o    Standard First Aid/CPR

o    HIGH FIVE PHCD

·          Additional aquatic certifications an asset:

o    CALA (Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance Inc.) (visit www.calainc.org)

o    WaterArt (WaterART Fitness International) (visit www.waterart.org)

o    LSSC Examiner

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

·          Because this position may be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's license with a reliable motor vehicle is preferred

Tentative interview date is Saturday, April 3, 2010; we reserve the right to reschedule or change the interview date.  Certifications will be verified at the time of the interview.

Compensation:

This summer student position has an hourly wage rate of $14.50 to $16.50 (based on the 2010 student compensation plan), plus vacation and statutory benefits according to the employment standards act.

Applying:

Students 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.

When applying:

• Complete the Career Profile in Word or Adobe
• Enclose a resume indicating your past aquatic experiences
• Include two previous employer references
• If you have an email address, please include it in your Career Profile (this is the preferred method of contacting candidates for interviews)

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 a local library, a Chatham-Kent municipal centre, or an Ontario Works resource centre (in Chatham or Wallaceburg) for assistance. 

CAREER PROFILE:
RecProgAquatSupRP106CAREERPROFILE.doc
RecProgAquatSupRP106CAREERPROFILE.pdf

 

Applications must be received before 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, February 26, 2010.

Recreation Programs

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

25 Creek Road

 Chatham ON  N7M 5J3

Tel: 519.360.1998

Fax: 519.352.4241

Email: Ckrecprograms@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.

We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer.