AQUATIC INSTRUCTOR/GUARD CONTRACT POSITION

The Town of Penetanguishene is a picturesque community with a population of approximately 9000 located on the southerly tip of beautiful Georgian Bay. We are now accepting Aquatic Instructor/Guard applications for positions beginning in Fall of 2018. The Town offers swimming lessons for all ages at the Waypoint Atrium Building Pool. As an Aquatic Instructor/Guard, you will provide leadership and motivation through the instruction of Lifesaving Society Programs. You will also provide guarding and other additional water related courses. Working in a customer focused environment, you will be responsible for lesson planning and evaluation of program participants. You will contribute to a safe environment for staff and participants by educating all facility users on safe and enjoyable swimming practices, inspecting rescue equipment, and applying life support and first aid as required. DUTIES

Instruct learn-to-swim programs

Assist with the supervision and organization of swimming pool activities

Educate groups and individuals on the rules of the pool and enforce these rules

Assist with the cleanliness of the facility and equipment as required

Maintain adequate records including class progress reports, class attendance, test sheets and more, as required

Endeavour at all times to work as a team with supervisors and fellow staff members

Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants are to be a minimum of 16 years of age in accordance with Lifesaving Society standards.

Life Saving Society Instructor or equivalent

National Lifeguard Service (NLS)

Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

Police reference check with vulnerable sector screening prior to beginning employment

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training would be considered an asset

Waterfront certification would be considered an asset

Written and oral French language skills would be considered an asset

Experience teaching swimming classes would be considered an asset COMPENSATION Minimum wage as per the Employment Standards Act. This is a contract position that continue to June 2019. Availability for varying shifts including evenings and weekends is required. Please include your Lifesaving Society Member ID number with your application.

Interested individuals are asked to forward their resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department by email hr@penetanguishene.ca or fax 705-549-3743. Alternatively, you may submit your application to the following address:

Town of Penetanguishene Attention: Human Resources

P.O. Box 5009, 10 Robert Street West Penetanguishene, ON. L9M 2G2

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. The Town will accommodate materials or processes required based on the individual’s needs upon request in accordance with the Integrated Accessibility Regulation.