Opportunity Notice - Lifeguard/Instructor/Program & Event Staff

Posting Date: October 29, 2024

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: Nick Smith Centre

Hours: Days, Evenings, Weekends

The Town of Arnprior is currently inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill dual positions of Lifeguard/Instructor /Program & Event Staff.

The Lifeguard portion of the position will be paid at a wage of $21.82-$25.67 per hour and the primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide guarding during public swims and ensure adequate coverage;
• Provide guarding at designated swimming location(s) of Town beach(es) June through August.
• Assist with the development, instruction, and delivery of aquatics programs according to Lifesaving Society standards.
• Answer general enquiries and provide information about pool facilities and related programs;
  • Provide general administrative support completing cash reports as required and ensuring deposits are safely secured at end of shift; and
  • Conduct basic pool maintenance while adhering to all internal policy and WHMIS legislation.

The Program & Event Staff portion of the position will be paid at a wage of $19.05-$22.41 per hour and the primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Perform direct instruction and leadership for a variety of recreational and sports programs offered by the Nick Smith Centre. This could include programs such as public skating, volleyball, ball hockey, and holiday/special camps;
  • Assist with special events set up, operation and teardown, assisting members of the public with directions or enquiries, preparing and operating activities for the day, and grounds control
  • Provide ongoing customer service to participants of the Town programming.

The successful candidate will have as a minimum the following qualifications:

• Enjoy working with children and persons of all ages.
• Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older.
• Must have a current First Aid and CPR-AED certification
• Must have current National Lifeguard (NL) Certification
• Must have Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certificate (LSSI)
• Must be willing to obtain Life Saving Instructor Certificate (LSI)
• Prior experience or volunteering in the facilitation of sports, recreational or instructional programs for a wide range of ages is an asset. 

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application in confidence by 3 pm on November 20, 2024, quoting “Lifeguard/Instructor / Program & Event Staff” attention to Human Resources by:

Mail: Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin St. W. Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8

E-mail: hr@arnprior.ca

The Town is committed to maintaining an equitable work environment and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email the Human Resources Officer at hr@arnprior.ca

Only the candidate selected for an interview will be contacted. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.