Lifeguard Swim Instructor - PT Permanent

Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our organization, its positive work culture, and our exceptional team of talented professionals, who accomplish outstanding work each and every day for our citizens. Our team is composed of many compassionate professionals who value giving back to the community and are guided by the organization’s core values of Wellness, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore. The Town of Canmore is currently accepting applications and looking to fill this part-time permanent position as a Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about aquatics and wanting to make a positive impact in our community! Position Overview: The Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor position is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with lots of energy, enthusiasm for aquatics, and a positive teamwork attitude. In this role, you will get the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, as you will take the lead to help ensure our guests have both fun and safe experiences. You will meet many diverse and fascinating people in our facility. This includes, being part of and working with a large aquatics team, interacting with local community members, and even interacting with many visitor guests, who come from many different parts of the world. You will be responsible for lifeguarding during our busy public swims, teaching aquatics programs, and performing daily pool tasks and maintenance. Core Accountabilities: Teach swim individually or in groups the basic stances, movements, techniques, rules, regulations and safety precautions in a sport demonstrate correct swim techniques, procedures, use of equipment and exercises to enhance participants' abilities assess participants' levels of ability and create appropriate lesson plans for student/ group ensure the safety of participants at all times by demonstrate and teach appropriate personal safety skills build confidence in participants and evaluate participant progress and assign grades where appropriate Education & Qualifications: National Lifeguard Pool award and Intermediate First Aid & CPR "C" certification Swim & Lifesaving Society Instructor certification Fitness or other specialty certification, i.e. Kayak, Swim Coach, or Synchronized Swim Coach is considered an asset Lifesaving First Aid Instructor, National Lifeguard Instructor and Lifesaving Trainer certifications an asset Pool Operator Level I certification an asset Experience: Previous experience in Aquatics Industry – an asset A positive attitude with the ability to anticipate needs - required The ability to communicate effectively and positively with patrons, co-workers and supervisors – required Salary & Benefits: Pay Range- $27.79 - $30.08 per hour. Compensation will be calculated based on the successful candidate’s related work experience and education Competitive benefits package, & health spending account Generous RRSP matching plan Personal development & learning opportunities Positive work culture Work-Life Balance Work Schedule: This is a full-time 24-hour a week position with open availability. Successful applicants will be expected to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until filled. How to Apply: To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume (PDF or Word) and click the “Apply Now” button below. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following: 1.Why do you want to be a Lifeguard Instructor with the Town of Canmore? 2.What attitude, training or experience do you have that would make you a great addition to our team? 3. What is your availability to work? Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The Town of Canmore is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, family status, ancestry, place of origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe diversity strengthens our organization, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]

The lifeguard/swim instructor is responsible for ensuring the safety of pool guests and teaching swimming techniques to individuals or groups. They also perform daily pool maintenance and interact with community members and visitors to provide a positive experience.

Candidates must hold a National Lifeguard Pool award, Intermediate First Aid & CPR 'C' certification, and a Swim & Lifesaving Society Instructor certification. Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude are required for this role.

• Competitive benefits package • Health spending account • RRSP matching plan • Personal development opportunities • Learning opportunities

• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• First AidPreferred
• LeadershipPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Lifeguarding
• Swim instruction
• First aid
• CPR
• Leadership
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Safety monitoring
• Lesson planning
• Pool maintenance
• Customer service
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Positivity
• First Aid Certification
• Compassion
• First Aid
• Teaching
• Lesson Planning
• Enthusiasm

• Sports & Recreation
• Government & Public Sector
• Education
• Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
• Lifeguard
• Protective Services Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

24 hours per week