Lifeguard Instructor I

The City of Merritt is seeking certified Lifeguards who will be responsible for ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants in aquatic activities. As a Lifeguard Instructor I you will provide lifeguarding for the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center and respond to emergencies and other situations as they arise. You will teach and evaluate lessons for children youth and adults assist in planning and delivering special events and perform routine cleaning and maintenance of the aquatic center its amenities and equipment.

Casual employees are scheduled on an as-needed basis to relieve employees who are on leaves vacation or during peak work periods for overload situations; there are no regularly scheduled hours or guarantee of hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs lifeguard duties in an alert and conscientious manner ensuring the safety of patrons using the facility. Observe and supervise swimming areas at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre and ensure that patrons and participants are acting in accordance with facility rules.
• Responds to emergency situations in accordance with established procedures and training by rescuing bathers in distress administering first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or other emergency response as required by the situation.
• Performs routine checks to ensure the facility equipment are in safe working condition including but not limited to instructional leisure first aid and rescue equipment.
• Provides professional & courteous customer service to patrons. Ensures patron safety and enjoyment of the facility be enforcing established facility rules and policies in a positive manner.
• Teaches instructs and evaluates a variety of aquatic and recreation activities or programs such as water safety swim lessons lifesaving and babysitting.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records related to the work.
• Provides relief for front office including accepting admissions preparing and selling concession items cashier answering telephones and other similar duties.
• Conducts routine maintenance of the aquatic centre and amenities by cleaning and disinfecting areas such as counters bathrooms lockers surfaces etc to ensure that the facility is in a safe and comfortable condition for patrons.
• Performs routine water chemistry duties and cleans monitors and adjusts water treatment equipment as required.
• Assists in the planning and coordinating of a variety of special events and programs.
• Participates in regular in-service training.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• All required qualifications must be where applicable registered with the respective authority and maintained current and in good standing:
• National Lifeguard Service (Pool Option) Certification
• Swim  Instructor 
• Standard First Aid 
• CPR certification Level C with AED Certification
• Experience providing lifeguarding or equivalent services
• Ability to communicate and deal with others with courtesy tact and diplomacy.

New hires and those working in designated positions of trust including those working directly with vulnerable persons will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Lifesaving Instructor Certification Life Saving Society Instructor/Trainer Pool Operations Level I and II

Additional Information :

Join Our Team!

Its an exciting time to be a part of our team! Were looking for people to bring creative ideas fresh thinking and motivation to join the City of Merritt team. The rate of pay for this position is $26.07 (2025 rates) in accordance with the collective agreement between the City of Merritt and CUPE.

Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. For full consideration please apply online today

We thank all applicants for their interest however; only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract