Coordinating Guard (Full Time, Temporary)

The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus Crofton Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment competitive pay and benefits.

We are inviting applications from candidates with the proven skills qualifications and abilities for the position of Coordinating Guard on a parttime temporary basis for approximately 6 months or until the return of the incumbent. If you are selfmotivated looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference enjoy both responsibility and accountability with one of British Columbias most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities we look forward to receiving your application!

The Coordinating Guard will perform and be responsible for the leadership guidance direction and coordination of ondeck aquatic personnel. Areas of responsibility will include a broad range of duties related to the ongoing daily and longterm planning management and control of all ondeck operational aspects of the Cowichan Aquatic Centre.

The work involves the provision implementation and direct instruction/leadership of a variety of aquatic programs activities and special events. Duties will be related to the development evaluation and enhancement of aquatic education sports and all programs services and events. Deployment to other duties may be required from time to time.

This position reports directly to the Aquatic Coordinator and core responsibilities include:

• Assist with the with administration promotion program maintenance direct program delivery and program leadership as well as encourage community participation in activities programs and events.
• Assist in the orienting training assigning and supervising of casual staff and volunteers.
• Establish and maintain positive relations with user groups and the general public.
• Prepare maintain and update correspondence records reports and statistics.
• Maintain equipment inventories and supply requisitions for particular programs and/or functions.
• Assist with the operation safety and security of programs activities and events on assigned shifts.
• Enforce rules and regulations when necessary.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as required.

Required Skills Qualifications and Abilities:

1. Completion of Grade 12.
2. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an aquatic leadership capacity.
3. Possession of the following certifications: 1) National Lifeguard Pool 2) Standard First Aid CPR C with AED 3) PoolSafe 4) Pool Operators Level II 5) Swim Instructor and 6) Lifesaving Instructor. National Lifeguard Water Park Certification is not required but may be considered an asset depending on operational needs.
4. Plus any one (1) of the following certifications: 1) National LifeguardInstructor 2) First Aid and CPR Instructor 3) Lifesaving Trainer or 4) BCRPA Aquatic Fitness.
5. Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Drivers Licence; a satisfactory current drivers abstract will be required.
6. Knowledge of the social cultural and recreational needs and interests of the area served and of the principles practices and objectives of aquatic operations related to this area.
7. Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of a public aquatic centres programs activities and special events.
8. Knowledge of the operation of a variety of equipment used in activities programs events and training sessions.
9. Knowledge and use of computer software i.e. Windows Office Programs (e.g. registration facility booking point of sale etc.).
10. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other staff instructors general public user groups volunteers and program participants.
11. Ability to maintain prepare and update records reports and other materials related to operations.
12. Ability to assist in planning developing promoting coordination and evaluating aquatic activities programs services and events.
13. Ability to provide leadership and/or instruction for aquatic programs and activities.
14. Ability to communicate well verbally nonverbally and in writing.
15. Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
16. The position may be physically demanding; candidate must be able to successfully perform all duties associated with the position. A medical certificate attesting to suitability for this position may be required.

Preference will be given to applications with BCRPA HighFive Quest 100 Essential Child Development and Fundamental Movement Skills certifications.

This is a unionized position (CUPE Local 358) and the collective agreement may be viewed on our website.

Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills qualifications and abilities. This position has responsibility for vulnerable persons and will therefore be required to undergo a Vulnerable Sector screening check in addition to a Police Information Check if an offer of employment is made.