Aquatic Staff I - Lifeguard

Part time

Competition 10-60

DEPARTMENT:Recreation Services

CURRENT RATE OF PAY:$17.65 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits

HOURS OF WORK:  2 – 20 hours per week, shift work and weekends as required

DUTIES:

Responsible to the Manager of Active Living, under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator, the incumbent is required to observe and exercise control over the activities of the public and patrons in supervised swimming areas of the aquatic facility, rescuing bathers in distress, administering resuscitation or first aid as required. The position will also include cleaning and disinfecting aquatic facilities.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALFICATIONS:

Minimum 17 years of age, and previous life guarding and instructing experience. Shall possess the following current certificates:

• Life Saving National Lifeguard Service Award (Pool Option)
• CPR Level C or CPR Instructor
• Recognized First Aid Certification

 Thorough knowledge of lifesaving, water safety, resuscitation, first aid and pool lifeguarding policies, procedures and techniques.

CLOSING DATE:       Friday, September 10, 2010 at 4:00 pm

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Skate Patrol (2 Vacancies)
Part Time – Seasonal

Competition 10-59

TITLE:Skate Patrol

DEPARTMENT:Recreation Services

CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $15.97 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits

HOURS OF WORK: 2 hour minimum shifts, shift work and weekends as required

DUTIES:        

The incumbent shall be responsible for supervising public ice skating sessions in a safe manner.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Knowledgeable of facility emergency procedures
• Demonstrated skating ability
• Ability to deal with the public in a polite and courteous manner
• Red Cross Standard First Aid would be an asset, but is not required
• Current CPR C required

CLOSING DATE:     Friday, September 3, 2010 at 4:00 pm

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Fitness Instructor I & II

Temporary

Part Time

Competition 10-57

DEPARTMENT:Recreation Services Department

HOURS OF WORK:Variable hours. Shift Work as required.

RATE OF PAY:Fitness Instructor I $18.77 per hour, plus 15% in lieu of benefits

                        Fitness Instructor II $ 21.13 per hour, plus 15% in lieu of benefits

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The incumbent shall instruct a variety of Fitness classes that may include: Aquafit, Group Fitness, Weight Training, Personal Training, Third Age, Osteofit and/or Yoga classes. The incumbent is responsible to the Manager of Active Living under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Instruct all fitness classes assigned at the Cariboo Memorial Complex and/or other Joint Use facilities.
• Apply effective public relations techniques.
• Maintain personal fitness level appropriate for instruction.
• Perform a safe, challenging program.
• Shall perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Current BCRPA Registration
• Current CPR C
• Ability to instruct 45 – 90 minute classes
• Initiative to undertake additional training to upgrade skills
• Minimum of three of the following courses:
• BCRPA Fitness Leader – Aquatic Fitness
• BCRPA Fitness Leader – Group Fitness
• BCRPA Fitness Leader – Yoga Fitness
• BCRPA Fitness Leader – Personal Training
• BCRPA Fitness Leader – Weight Training
• BCRPA itness Leader – Osteofit
• BCRPA Fitness Leader – Third Age

Fitness Courses from other agencies such as Can Fit Pro, YMCA, YWCA and other recognized agencies will also be considered.

CLOSING DATE:     Friday, August 27, 2010 at 4:00 pm

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Aquatic Staff II (3 Vacancies)

Part Time

Competition 10-56

TITLE: Aquatic Staff II

DEPARTMENT:Recreation Services

CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $18.67 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits

HOURS OF WORK: Up to 37.5 hours per week, shift work and weekends as required

DUTIES:

The incumbent is required to perform skilled life guarding work of a variable nature.   Work involves observing and exercising control over the activities of the public and patrons in supervised swimming areas at the aquatic facility;  rescuing bathers in distress; administering resuscitation or first aid as required; teaching and evaluating a variety of water safety, lifesaving and specialized aquatic instructional programs, cleaning and disinfecting aquatic facilities and monitoring and adjusting water treatment equipment, as more particularly described in the Job Description for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 17 years of age, previous life guarding and instructing experience, must meet Provincial Health Act requirements under Swimming Pool Regulation for lifeguards.

Shall possess the following current certificates:

X Life Saving National Lifeguard Service Award (Pool Option)

X Red Cross Swim Instructor

X CPR Level C or CPR Instructor

X Recognized First Aid Certification

In addition, the incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of lifesaving, water safety, resuscitation, first aid and pool lifeguarding policies, procedures and techniques and a working knowledge of aquatic facility janitorial practices and procedures.

CLOSING DATE:     Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 4:00 pm