Lifeguard/instructor I

Job ID: 2266

Openings: Up to 30

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21

Division: City Planning & Community Services

Department: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Branch: Community & Recreation Programs

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Casual

Hourly Salary: $21.35

Date Posted: July 4, 2024

Closing Date: December 31, 2024

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

**If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, a representative from the City of Regina will contact you directly. **

Under the supervision of an Aquatic Program Specialist or Aquatic Training Specialist, this position performs responsible lifeguard and/or instructional duties at any City of Regina aquatic facilities. The work assigned involves ensuring the safety of patrons and proper facility usage. This position may be transferred between aquatics facilities and will be required to work non-standard hours.


Typical duties include:

• Ensures that proper safety procedures are followed an in cases of emergency, performs first aid, water rescues and other lifeguarding skills and techniques as required.
• Carries out responsible lifeguard and instructional duties and ensures a safe and healthy environment conducive to aquatic enjoyment and education.
• Participates in mandatory sessional staff training and development programs.
• Assumes responsibility for individual lesson plans, class attendance, class evaluations, progress cards, and test sheets as required.
• Enforces swimming pool rules and regulations as outlined by the City of Regina and the Saskatchewan Public Health Act.
• Assists in cleaning and disinfecting duties, as required.
• Supervises the activities of the patrons using the facility, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains good public relations with patrons and facility staff.
• Performs related duties as required.

Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:

*** To be considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume. If you do not possess any of the required awards, or you are in the progress of completing them, you will be disqualified. This is an ongoing posting and will be reposted. If you do not meet all the qualifications or have all the awards and certifications at the time of this positing, please apply to the next posting once you met all requirements.***


Experience and Education:

• Experience in dealing with clients at aquatic facilities providing lifeguarding and recognized Lifesaving Swim for Life or equivalent instructional services.
• A minimum of Grade 10. *Can currently be in progress*

Must possess the following awards and certifications:

Must have the following:

• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service -Pool(NL)
• Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor Certification; or Swim Transition Instructor Clinic AND Swim Patrol Instructor clinic completed
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  

At least ONE of the following:

• Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR/AED-C
• St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid & CPR/AED-C
• Lifesaving Society Aquatic Emergency Care & CPR/AED-C

*Note: All awards must remain current and is required to provide the employer with copies of updated rewards. First Aid, CPR C and AED must be recertified every two (2) years.


Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques employed in water safety, lifeguarding and instructing.
• Knowledge of the standard principles and practices of first aid.
• Knowledge of instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures dealing with swimming pool operation, as outlined by the relevant acts, bylaws, and policies.
• Ability to receive/implement oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with patrons and fellow employees.
• Ability to demonstrate an amiable and outgoing personality.
• Skill in swimming, lifeguarding and instructional duties.

Working/Other Conditions:

• Available Shifts: Daytime, Evening, and Weekends.
• Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.

Please contact lifeguardrecruiting@regina.ca if you have inquires.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidate may be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector criminal record check, as per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.

• Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.

• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Join our team at the City of Regina and contribute to our vibrant community!

We prioritize your well-being, support your professional growth, and value inclusive hiring. Enjoy competitive compensation, attractive health and wellness benefits, and a variety of educational support and in-house courses for your development.

If you have a passion for public service and want to make a difference in our community, then come and work with us.