Lifeguard

Job summary

Monitor pool activities and enforce safety rules, responding to emergencies using rescue and first aid skills. Lead swimming lessons for participants of all ages, support staff and swimmers, and help create a safe, welcoming environment.

Job details

Make Waves in Your Career! Lifeguard 1 & 2 - Regular Full-Time, Part-Time & Casual Love the water? Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we want YOU to be part of our vibrant aquatics crew! If you’re ready to jump in, here’s what you’ll be doing: Guard with confidence: Monitor pool activities and enforce safety rules to keep everyone safe and smiling Lead with safety: Respond swiftly to emergencies with rescue and first aid skills Teach and inspire: Lead swimming lessons for all age groups, helping participants grow and succeed Support your team: Help support staff and swimmers, ensuring top-notch safety and performance Make it fun: Create a welcoming, engaging atmosphere for all participants Who we are: The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat. We are a team of highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to making Squamish a great place to live work and play through continual improvement and excellence in service to our citizens - and so is our ideal candidate. Our Vision: Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish. Our Mission: We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish. Our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress Pay, Perks and Premiums: Lifeguard 1 – $30.98/hour Lifeguard 2 – $33.34/hour $1/hour extra for evening & early morning shifts (after 5pm & before 8am) Vacation pay or vacation banks for all employees Regular/permanent positions receive either full benefits or 12% in lieu of benefits Opportunities for growth, training, and community impact We can’t wait to hear from you! A complete job advertisement can be viewed at: http://squamish.ca/yourgovernment/careers/job-postings/ These are Union positions within the Collective Agreement of CUPE Local 2269 and the District of Squamish. Click here to apply. If you encounter any issues with the form, please submit your resume and qualifications by email to jobs@squamish.ca (Quoting Competition #) To: Lifeguard 1 Casual #26-06 Lifeguard 1 Regular Part-Time 30-40 hours/week #26-103 Lifeguard 2 Regular Full-Time #26-90

What you’ll do

Monitor pool activities and enforce safety rules, responding to emergencies using rescue and first aid skills. Lead swimming lessons for participants of all ages, support staff and swimmers, and help create a safe, welcoming environment.

Requirements

The posting does not specify formal qualifications or years of experience. It welcomes candidates who are starting out as well as those with experience, and the role calls for safety awareness, rescue and first aid skills, and the ability to lead swimming lessons.

Benefits

• Evening And Early Morning Shift Premium • Vacation Pay Or Vacation Banks • Full Benefits Or 12% In Lieu Of Benefits • Growth Opportunities • Training Opportunities

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Pool Safety Monitoring
• Enforcing Safety Rules
• Emergency Response
• Water Rescue
• First Aid
• Swimming Instruction
• Team Support
• Communication
• Creating A Welcoming Environment

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety
• Education
• Government & Public Sector