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Swim Instructor/Lifeguard - Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency

Job Title: Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Position Type: Casual
Job Location: CFB Trenton
Employment Category: Social Service/Recreation/Health

Job Description:
Non-Public Funds
Personnel Support Programs
Community Recreation
CFB Trenton
Permanent Casual
COMPETITION NUMBER:
TRN-11-066

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Swim Instructor/Lifeguard plans and prepares swimming lessons, instructs students at their appropriate level in accordance with guidelines set out by Red Cross and Lifesaving Society programs and provides feedback to participants and/or parents with recommendations for improvements. He/she performs lifeguard duties and participates in meetings and in-service training, clinics and club events. She/He opens and closes the aquatic facility, ensures the safety of all participants while in the pool facility and assists in maintaining the pool office, pool deck and storage areas in a neat and tidy manner.

Job Requirements:

- High school diploma AND some experience
OR
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience will also be considered
AND
- Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) – Pool Option qualification
- Current CPR Level C and Standard First Aid qualifications
- Current Water Safety Instructor certification
- Current Lifesaving Instructor certification

Language requirement: Bilingual Mandatory – Level 222/222
Preference will be granted as follows:
Applications from non-bilingual candidates will be accepted. Should a non-bilingual candidate be chosen on merit, he/she will be required to undertake second language training.
The proficiency levels which can be assigned to each skill are: 1(basic), 2(functional), 3(advanced), 4(professional)

Knowledge Requirements
- Of life guarding/safety techniques and procedures
- Of instructional techniques
- Of injury prevention practices
- Of health and safety practices

Experience Requirements
- In dealing with the public
- In providing customer service
- In performing lifeguard duties
- In dealing with children
- In the implementation of training and practice sessions
- In the development and implementation of individual training plans
- In cash handling
- In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing

Salary: $ 12.90/hr

Application Procedure: Employer Website
If by Website, go to: www.cfpsa.com
If by Fax, send to: 613-965-2196
Application Material Required: Resumé
Successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment as soon as possible.

NPF employees must demonstrate the following core characteristics: team player, customer focus, positive attitude, excellence, and competence.

NPF is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.
To receive this job poster in an alternative format, please contact the NPF Human Resources Manager.

Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position requirements by mail to: Trenton Recruiting, NPF Human Resources, 8 Wing Trenton, P.O. Box 1000, Stn Forces, Astra, ON K0K 3W0, by fax at 613-965-2196, or online at http://www.cfpsa.com/. Applications must be received before 1600 hrs 04 August 2011.

Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have special needs and require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the NPF Human Resources Manager at that time.

Application Deadline: Aug 04, 2011 04:00PM