City of Stratford

Lions Pool Instructor / Lifeguard

Job Posting#: 100-2024 (e)

Status: Seasonal 

Union/Non-union: Non-Union

Date Posted: December 19, 2024 

Hourly Rate: $18.05

Closing Deadline:  January 10, 2025

Department/Division: Community Services / Recreation

Work Performed:

• Reporting to the Lions Pool Supervisor, the Instructor/Lifeguard provides superior customer service, projecting a positive image for the City of Stratford, being both courteous and respectful to customers and members of the community.
• Take responsible action in caring for the welfare of all participants.
• Promote the aims, objectives and motto’s of the City of Stratford, Canadian Red Cross Society and Lifesaving Society of Canada.
• Ensure pool rules are enforced.
• Plan, implement and supervise lessons for all required levels.
• Communicate with parents regarding their child’s progress.
• Maintain daily records.
• Participate in facility operations.
• Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructors (Preschool 1-5 and Swimmer 1-11)
• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service.
• Please be advised that the City of Stratford will conduct background screenings prior to commencing employment.

Applications will be received until January 10, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued.  The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.   

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford.  Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 336.

Human Resources Department 

City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1