Aquatic Lifeguard/Instructors / On-call Lifeguards

Job # RP 10-8
 

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 Lifeguards/Instructors for the summer of 2010.  Reporting to the Aquatic Supervisor, these positions run for a period up to 9 to 10 weeks; regular lifeguard/instructor positions will be working up to 35 hours per week, requiring some evenings and weekends.  On-call Lifeguard positions have no guaranteed hours.

Locations of pools where positions may be available:

Responsibilities:

·          Enforce pool rules consistently, tactfully and promptly

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

·          Assist with handling concerns and maintain a positive image with the public

·          Attend all aquatic training sessions

·          Include safety education, skills development, endurance and enjoyment in all elements of instruction

·          Guarding Open Swims with an emphasis on incident prevention

·          Instruction of LSSC Swim lessons, Aqua Fitness

·          Maintenance and upkeep of the pool facility

·          Maintain an accurate daily pool log and incident reports, collection of swim fees and  deposits, program participation

·          Maintain qualifications and seek additional training opportunities

·          All other assigned duties

Qualifications:

·          For those 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 those 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 grade 10 and above

·          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

·          Preference given to those with experience or certification with Aqua Fitness Training:

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

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

·          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

Interviews will be scheduled for Saturday, April 3, 2010; we reserve the right to reschedule or change any of the interview dates and times.  Certifications will be verified at the time of the interview.

Compensation:

This summer student position has an hourly wage rate of $12.50 to $14.50 (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 in 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:
RecProgAquatLifeguardRP108CAREERPROFILE.doc
RecProgAquatLifeguardRP108CAREERPROFILE.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.