Belleville Employment

Description

AQUATICS PROGRAMMER

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Department: Recreation, Culture & Community Services
File Number: SV22-70

Positions: Two (2)
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with evenings and weekend hours required as applicable

Rate of Pay: $18.05 per hour, with a $1.25 shift premium for hours beyond 8:00am-4:30p.m Monday to Friday (plus pension/benefits/vacation days)

Union: CUPE

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all. Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at www.belleville.ca. 

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for two (2) highly motivated and dynamic individuals to join the Recreation, Culture & Community Services Department.  

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Reporting directly to the Aquatics Coordinator, this position is responsible for lifeguarding, instructing, organizing and implementing all aquatic programs, including supervision and evaluation of all aquatic programs and staff with the City of Belleville.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:       

• Complete administrative tasks as required by the Aquatic Coordinator such as maintaining statistics, completing reports, updating paperwork, updating swim test records, etc
• Ensure that all forms, documents, records and all necessary paperwork are filled out for each shift correctly. Update paperwork and recommend necessary changes to documents/paperwork as required.
• Be responsible for checking that all of the doors are locked after lessons and swims and assist in the maintaining of a clean workplace.
• Assist with shift changes and coverage, ensure staff are following proper protocols, give guidance to other staff members, observe, evaluate and give feedback to aquatic staff, , and assist the Aquatics Coordinator with the performance appraisals of the part-time Aquatics staff.
• Act as a positive role model and assist part-time staff through coaching and providing frequent feedback to ensure staff follows proper protocols.
• Coordinate lifeguard and instructor rotations, classes, breaks, and to monitor instructors’ lesson plans, worksheets and report cards to ensure they are being completed properly and to update required forms as needed.
• Propose, implement and supervise any special events and rental groups including but not limited to Board of Education programs, in co-ordination with the Aquatics Coordinator.
• Resolve problems and/or conflicts with patrons and/or staff.
• Be knowledgeable of City Programs and have strong public relation skills.
• Conduct all duties of a Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor
• Attend and assist with the organization and running of all Aquatic Staff Training and meetings as scheduled.

EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING/SKILLS:

Essential (minimum) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma

 Hold and maintain the following valid qualifications: 

• Water Safety Instructor – Red Cross Society
• National Lifeguard Services Award
• Standard First Aid and C.P.R. ‘C’ Certification
• Lifesaving Society (LSS) Instructor
• Aquatic Supervisor Training Certification

Asset (preferred) Qualifications:

• Aqua-fitness Instructor Certification (AQX, CALA, WaterArt, YMCA)
• Minimum of 1 advanced leadership qualification (National Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor Trainer, Lifesaving Instructor Trainer) – additional trainer & examiner status would be an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Essential (minimum) Qualifications:

• Two (2) years’ experience instructing and lifeguarding

Asset (preferred) Qualifications:

• Skill and efficiency in the use of computers (Microsoft Office – 10, applications) and related software (LEGEND)
• Supervisory experience in an aquatic environment

How to Apply:

careers.belleville.ca

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months, proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.