Lifeguard (Part-Time)-Up to 2 Positions Municipality: Fraser Valley Regional District This posting closed on September 20, 2019 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 2019-39 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services Job Description: We are the third largest regional district in BC and deliver over 100 services to six municipalities and eight electoral areas. Our region covers more than 13,000 km2 stretching from Hatzic Prairie to Boston Bar. We have an exciting opportunity to work at our Recreation Centre located in Hope, BC. If you love to swim and provide excellent customer service, then you check us out. Duties: As a Lifeguard at the FVRD, a typical week could see you opening and closing the pool; monitoring pool-related activities closely and identifying any safety issues; directing swimmers out of the pool in hazardous conditions; maintaining a clean environment in and around the pool; and providing assistance to patrons when appropriate or necessary. The ideal candidate will also possess their Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate and teach swimming lessons at our 25m pool at the Dan Sharrers Aquatic Centre. We offer a positive, supportive, team-based work environment with an emphasis on collaboration. We believe in lifelong learning and are committed to providing and supporting training and professional development opportunities for our staff. If you have a positive, can-do attitude and a keen sense of humour, you will fit right in. Skill Requirements: Required qualifications: ??? Must be at least 16 years of age; ??? Must possess current National Lifeguard Service certification; ??? Must possess current CPR level ???C??? certification; ??? Have knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a pool and related equipment. The preferred candidate will also possess the following: ??? Lifesaving Instructor certificate; ??? Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. Salary: The starting wage rate for this part-time Union position is $17.46 per hour plus 10.6% in lieu of benefits. Upon successful completion of the required probationary period the wage will increase to $19.40 per hour plus either 10.6% in lieu of benefits, or if eligible, participation in the benefit program. Shift differential and overtime are paid where applicable as per the Collective Agreement. Those who are qualified and are instructing lessons will be paid the Swimming Instructor rate. Lifeguards must be available for shifts from up to 8 hours anytime between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., inclusive of evenings, weekends and some holidays. Additional Information: If this opportunity excites you, and you want to contribute to a positive work environment, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter, indicating how you meet the qualifications. Please quote Competition #2019-39 and send, in confidence, by 4:30 p.m. on September 20, 2019, to: jobs@fvrd.ca or mail to: Human Resources Department Fraser Valley Regional District 45950 Cheam Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 or fax confidentially to: 604-702-5461 While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Web Address: www.fvrd.ca Address: 45950 Cheam Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 E-mail: jobs@fvrd.ca Opening Date: September 5, 2019 08:30 AM Closing Date: September 20, 2019 04:30 PM Back