Lifeguard/Instructor

Job Description

Job title: Lifeguard/Instructor

Company: City of Yellowknife

Job description: The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their application.We are currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to assume the position of Lifeguard/Instructor with the Community Services Department.Reporting to the Programs Manager and under the direct supervision of the Pool Supervisor and Assistant Pool Supervisor, the incumbent provides constant safety supervision, instructs a wide variety of aquatic/ programs, provides exceptional customer service and assists with special events. This position will be responsible for maintenance duties as assigned and will act as shift leader providing general direction to part time staff in the absence of the Pool Supervisor and Assistant Pool Supervisor.The incumbent must possess a Grade 12 diploma, and have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a lifeguard and/or instructor. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work shift work is required. The incumbent must possess current certification in the following:

• National Lifeguard Certification
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
• Lifesaving Instructor
• Standard First Aid AED/CPR Basic Rescuer

The City of Yellowknife offers an attractive annual salary range of $70,872- $83,124, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including housing and vacation travel allowance totalling $450 per month, a defined benefit pension plan, and relocation assistance.Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than August 30, 2024.Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: to submit your resume.Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Location: Northwest Territories

Job date: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 22:15:53 GMT