Head Lifeguard

Job No: INT2513

Location: Keremeos, BC

Closing Date: 20 Mar 2025 PDT

Located in the south-central region of B.C., the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) covers an area over 10,400 km²and is renowned for its orchards, vineyards and golf courses, as well as its widely varied landscape including deserts, mountains and valleys, pristine lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities.

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is currently recruiting for a temporary Head Lifeguard to join the Similkameen Recreation team in Keremeos, BC. The term for this position is anticipated to start in late April and end in early September with variable hours up to a maximum of forty (40) hours per week.

Reporting to the Manager of Recreation & Facilities, the Head Lifeguard position is responsible for:

providing aquatic instruction and an overall safe experience for a variety of age levels and abilities
providing supervision/mentoring to lifeguards/instructors
performing minor facility maintenance
accepting cash payments
providing customer service excellence for patrons at the Similkameen Community Pool.

Qualifications:

Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (NL) certification, Pool Option.
Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instruction certification, optional, but preferred.
Standard First Aid CPR C/AED.
A minimum of two years of experience in an aquatic leadership role is preferred.
Previous lifeguard and instructing experience.
Ability to work independently and efficiently, with limited supervision.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check (PIC) including the vulnerable sector section.

This temporary position is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. The hourly wage for the position is $29.27 per hour (Jan.- Jun.) and then $29.56 (Jul.- Dec.) plus 15% in lieu of all benefits and pension.

Application Deadline: 4:00 pm, Friday, March 28, 2025

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

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