Head Lifeguard Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on October 28, 2015 at 4:30 PM Department: Parks, Recreation and Culture Job Description: The City of Surrey's Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is seeking regular full time Head Lifeguards to provide leadership, supervision and direction in the development of fun and interactive activities, special events and facility operations Duties: As a Head Lifeguard you thrive in a high energy, team environment that encourages and recognizes success. You will provide leadership, direction and supervision to a team of high performing Lifeguards, Instructors, and facility support staff. You will ensure the facility is well maintained and kept clean and safe on a daily basis, in accordance with BC Health Act. You will perform, and direct staff in routine maintenance such as cleaning change rooms, performing scheduled checks of water quality and equipment functions. On occasion, you may be required to instruct leadership courses, in-service training and assist in developing program and activity schedules suited to the needs and interests of the facility participants. In addition, you will lead or participate in planning, organizing and delivering special events and leisure swim activities. Educational Requirements: A thorough knowledge of pool operations, water chemistry, filtration and recreation facility maintenance; current guarding techniques and departmental procedures including applicable safety regulations are required. The successful candidate will have: ??? completed grade 12 plus formal lifeguard and instructor training. ??? a minimum of 2 years??? experience and training as a Lifeguard / Instructor, Assistant Head Lifeguard or Head Lifeguard. ??? current certificates in: National Lifeguard Service Award and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and CPR ???C??? with Auto External Defibrillation certificate as well as Pool Operator level one. One or more Industry aquatic courses are desired. This position requires an individual who enjoys interaction and teamwork and who is committed to the delivery of a beneficial recreational experience to the City of Surrey. If you enjoy working in a high energy, positive environment and possess the required certifications, please complete an online application. Salary: Bi-Weekly Additional Information: Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check. The successful candidate will be placed within a City of Surrey pool location based on operational requirements. To apply for this position please visit us at www.surreycareers.ca and upload your resume. We offer a dynamic work environment and excellent opportunities to advance. Fax: Opening Date: September 28, 2015 08:30 AM Closing Date: October 28, 2015 04:30 PM Back