Aquatic Programmer - Aquatic Leadership & First Aid (Recreation Programmer)

Overview
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Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
Scope
Recreation Surrey has been offering residents diverse recreational spaces and programs to meet the needs of our communities. From gyms, pools and multi-purpose rooms to drop-in and regular recreation programs to special events, our recreation facilities aim to keep our residents healthy, active and engaged.
We're currently looking for a Recreation Programmer within Aquatics for our recreation facilities to help deliver our wide range of programs for people of all ages.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic recreation professional to be involved in aquatic programming work assisting senior supervisory staff in the development, scheduling, coordination and implementation of recreation, fitness and aquatic programs and activities. The work involves supervision and training of staff. An incumbent exercises considerable independence of judgment and action within the limits of well-defined guidelines.
Responsibilities

• Plan and implement creative innovative and fun activities and special events. • Develop and schedule lifeguarding and lifesaving programmes. • Develop and administer promotions and advertising. • Supervise train and provide leadership to course instructors. • Perform accident reports, lesson results and evaluations. • Perform pool maintenance duties and other duties as required. • Handle contact with chlorine and other related chemicals required for pool operation occasionally. • Supporting aquatic volunteers

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 and; • Actively working towards graduation from a recognized college or university level program in a related discipline and/or; • Be a qualified Swim for Life Instructor Trainer, BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Leaders, NL Instructors or Trainer of Fitness Leaders and; • Have formal lifeguard and instructor training, aquatic programming experience, and completion of pool operator's course. • Have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as a lifeguard and/or swim instructor and/or Aquatic Programmer and/or special events coordinator • Have some supervisory experience. • Have a valid BC Driver's license

Licenses/Certificates required:

• National Lifeguard - Pool Option • Red Cross Water Safety Instructor • Standard First Aid with CPR C • Pool Operators Level 1 (BCRPA or equivalent)

Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 1
Hourly Rate: $35.71
Steps Hourly Rate Step 1 $35.71 Step 2 (6 Months) $36.72 Step 3 (18 Months) $37.91 Step 4 (30 Months) $38.98
Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until March 19, 2024.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community

Category

Sports and Recreation Maintenance and Technicians