- Part Time Lifeguards & Swim Instructors Ajax
- The Corporation of the Town of Ajax in Ajax, ON , Canada
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario.
With over 130,000 residents, Ajax's rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.
Lifeguards / Swim Instructors Part Time
Reporting to the Aquatics Coordinators, the Lifeguard / Swim Instructor is accountable for the supervision of swimming activities at Town of Ajax aquatic facilities and for the instruction of learn to swim programs for participants of all ages and abilities.
Key Duties
• Monitors the pool environment according to the zone layout and address / report safety concerns.
• Prevents accidents through the enforcement of pool rules and regulations.
• Educates the public on issues of aquatic safety.
• Responds to emergencies in a coordinated and professional manner.
• Administers First Aid in accordance with highest level of certification and completes Incident / Accident Reports.
• Assists with pool setup and closing.
• Prepares lesson outlines and / or core plans for all swimming programs on a weekly basis.
• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with the Lifesaving Society and Town of Ajax program standards.
• Prepares and submits Progress Cards in accordance with Town of Ajax guidelines.
• Records candidates’ performance on Lifesaving Society test sheets, and submits completed forms at the conclusion of the session.
• Interacts with program participants in a manner that reflects the Principles of Healthy Child Development (High 5) course curriculum.
• Listens to feedback from customers and responds in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
Qualifications / Skills
• Minimum 15 years of age or older.
• Standard First Aid with CPR C.
• Lifesaving Society (LSS) National Lifeguard Award.
• Knowledge related to the delivery of aquatic programs and services.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Able to provide a current Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to the Town (dated within the last 6 months), upon being hired.
Must be Obtained Within the First 6 Months of Employment
• LSS Swim Instructor Certification.
• LSS Lifesaving Instructor Certification.
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development.
What is Offered to Staff
• Rate of Pay : $22.97 - $24.97 per hour.
• Hours of Work : This is a part time non-union position that works up to 24 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday to Sunday, various shifts between 6 : 30 a.
m. - 9 : 30 p.m. Hours will be scheduled in conjunction with staff availability.
• Town Perks : The Town offers part-time staff access to an Employee & Family Service Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension).
Ajax ON Canada