Head Lifeguard

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CA $33.29/hr - CA $34.79/hr

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SCOPE:

The City of Surrey's Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is seeking three regular full-time Head Lifeguards to provide leadership, supervision, and direction in the development of fun and interactive activities, special events and facility operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to a team of high performing Lifeguards, Instructors, and facility support staff.
• Ensure the facility is well maintained and kept clean and safe daily, in accordance with BC Health Act.
• Perform and direct staff in routine maintenance such as cleaning change rooms, performing scheduled checks of water quality and equipment functions.
• Instruct leadership courses, in-service training and assist in developing program and activity schedules suited to the needs and interests of the facility participants.
• Lead or participate in planning, organizing, and delivering special events and leisure swim activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Grade 12 plus formal lifeguard and instructor training and completion of pool operation course.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Lifeguard/Instructor and aquatic program leader.

Possess valid certificates in:

• National Lifeguard Service Pool option,
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
• Standard First Aid with CPR C and
• Pool Operator Level One or willing to obtain prior to start date.
• Ability to work in a high energy, positive environment.

Applicants under consideration will be required to provide proof of qualifications and consent to a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time