Head Lifeguard

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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.

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full‑Time

• 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.

• 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.