S.t.e.p Recreation Worker 3 - Swim Instructor

S.T.E.P Recreation Worker 3 - Swim Instructor
New Westminster, British Columbia

Number of Openings: 12
Hours per Week: Other: Aux
Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387
Location: Aquatic and Community Centre: 65 East Sixth Ave
Competition #: 186
Additional Details:

This position is part of the City’s Scholarship Training Employment Program (S.T.E.P.). Aquatics training and certification for this job posting is provided and paid for by the City. For more information on the STEP program please visit newwestcity.ca/step

New Westminster continues to be a growing and innovative city within Metro Vancouver. The City was awarded a gold award in excellence for policy planning with its Seven Bold Steps to address climate change. Our new təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, opening early 2024 was planned to embody this vision and gained recognition as the first aquatic centre in Canada to achieve the Canadian Green Building Council Zero Carbon Building standard.

For 40 years New Westminster aquatics has been a leader and innovator in building and providing effective swimming with our Breaking Waves Learn to Swim program. We are seeking enthusiastic, positive, and reliable lifeguards/instructors to join our team as we prepare for the opening of our new facility.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR US:

• Free staff membership to access Parks and Recreation services

• Competitive salary

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• Employee Assistance Program with free access to counselling

• Opportunity to create lifelong friendships

• Be part of an inclusive, diverse and rewarding workplace

• Work in the beautiful new təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre

CERTIFICATION COURSES & DATES TO COMPLETE PROGRAM:

• Standard First Aid - Sat July 22 & Sun. July 23 from 8:30am-4:30pm

• Bronze Medallion –Wed. July 5 from 8:30 – 3:00 pm, Fri July 7 8:30 – 3:00 pm, Mon July 10 8:30 – 3:00 pm, Wed July 12 8:30 -12:30

• Bronze Cross– Fri July 14 8:30 – 3:00 pm, Mon July 17 8:30 – 3:00 pm, Wed July 19 8:30 – 3:00 pm, Fri July 21 8:30 – 12:30 pm

• National Lifeguard Service - Mon July 24 8:30 – 5:30 pm, Wed July 26 8:30 – 5:30 pm, Fri July 28 8:30 – 5:30 pm, Mon July 31 8:30 – 5:30 pm, Wed Aug 2 8:30 – 5:30 pm, Fri Aug 4 8:30 – 12:30 pm.

• Breaking Waves Learn to Swim program – Wed Aug 9 8:30 – 4:30 pm, Fri Aug 11 8:30 – 4:30 pm, Wed Aug. 16 8:30 – 4:30pm, Fri Aug 18 8:30 – 4:30 pm

AVAILABILITY COMITTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for a minimum of 1 regularly scheduled shift per 4 operational seasons, within a 2 year period

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 16+ years

• Has a demonstrated financial need as a barrier to participating in required certification courses

• Looking for growth, learning, and skill development opportunities within the City of New Westminster

• Must have a swimming ability of Swim for Life - Swimmer 9, Red Cross - Swim Kids 10, or Breaking Waves - School Age 11

• Must be able to meet the swim test requirements from Bronze Medallion (400 m in 12 minutes) and Bronze Cross (400 m in 11 minutes)

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.