Pointe-Claire is a city with a population of 34,000 located along Lac Saint-Louis and forming part of Greater Montreal. Recognized for its lifestyle, Pointe-Claire also has a distinctively rich architectural and historical heritage and provides services of outstanding quality to its population. Dedicated to the life of its citizens, the City's mission is to ensure that the quality of its social, cultural and economic environment is maintained for citizens today as well as future generations.

Description:

The Assistant Instructor and Lifeguard will teach swimming lesson techniques to young children at the 4 lowest levels of the Olympic Way Program and guard the pool with an Instructor – Lifeguard

The Instructor and Lifeguard will teach swimming lesson techniques to children (5 months and up) and adults, as well as lifeguard the pool.

Departmental mission:

The mission of the Culture, Sports, Leisure and Community Development Department is to improve quality of life by promoting accessibility, participation, and integration of all citizens through the provision of excellent community, cultural, sports and recreational facilities, activities, and services.

General responsibilities and goals:

The jobholder’s main responsibilities are as follows:

• Be responsible for the safety and security of our clients.
• Initiate the emergency action plan and emergency evacuation, when necessary.
• Complete student assessments according to Olympic Way program.
• Communicate with parents as necessary.
• Attend all staff trainings.

Job requirements:

Requirements - Assistant Lifeguard and Instructor
• Must be at least 15 years old
• Valid Bronze Cross award
• Ability to work in a team setting as well as individually
• Good communicator with demonstrated enthusiasm for working with young people
• Bilingual (English and French)

Requirements – Lifeguard and Instructor
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Valid National Lifeguard award
• Ability to work in a team setting as well as individually
• Good communicator with demonstrated enthusiasm for working with young people
• Bilingual (English and French)

Schedule:

Variable summer hours. Minimum of 8 hours per week during fall, winter and spring sessions
Days, evenings and weekends

Footnote:

* The City of Pointe-Claire is an equal opportunity employer and invites women, Aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities and handicapped persons to submit their candidacies. We thank you in advance for your application; however, only candidates who are selected will be contacted.