The Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club ("the Club") is the city's premier racquets, fitness, and social Club. Located just a few minutes from downtown, the Club offers exceptional tennis, badminton, squash, fitness and aquatics programming for over 4,000 members, along with a variety of social events with upscale-casual dining in 3 restaurants.

We are recruiting for Part-Time Lifeguards/Swimming Instructors to join our team for the Spring/Summer 2024 season (April to the end of August 2024).

Wage is: $21.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience.

OVERVIEW:

All aquatics team members are required to have both lifeguarding and swim instructor certifications. Due to the size of our pool, we operate with one lifeguard on duty at a time. You will provide supervision, prevention of injury and rules enforcement for the pool area and will act as the first aid attendant for our busy, multi-sport facility. You will provide safe, fun and effective swimming lessons for members of all ages and abilities from infants to adults in group, semi-private, and private lessons.

Successful candidates will be available for both weekday and weekend shifts and be able to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week. Shifts range in length from 2-5 hours long. Hours are available between 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekends. Hours will extend for June, July and August.

We have a heated outdoor pool. You must be comfortable working in all weather conditions. Lifeguard shifts and swimming lessons run rain or shine! Successful candidates may be required to complete a wet screen and be available to start work asap.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lifeguard:
• Use skills learned in NLS to provide a safe environment for all members
• Strictly but courteously enforce all pool/club rules and regulations
• Control the pool environment to prevent accidents
• Perform daily maintenance tasks as required to keep pool and pool area clean and tidy including checking pool chemistry (training provided).
• Be a confident first aid responder for accidents at the pool and all areas of the Club

Swimming Instructor:
• Use skills learned in Swim for Life course to teach swim lessons to all levels in a fun and safe environment
• Evaluate students to assess the correct level
• Adapt lesson plans to effectively meet the needs of all swimmers
• Prepare lesson plans and participate fully in classes with students
• Maintain accurate and thorough records and communicate confidently with parents, participants, and the Aquatics Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

All certifications must remain current or lifeguards/instructors will not be permitted to work.
• NLS
• CPR-C/AED
• Standard First Aid
• Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor
• Life Saving Instructor (not required but is an asset)
• A minimum of 1 year lifeguarding/instructing experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently
• Customer service focus: the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure with members and peers
• Pro-active and self-motivated; the ability to remain engaged and alert in a repetitive environment
• Calm, quick thinking and solution-oriented
• Proven ability to work autonomously while maintaining a collaborative, team focus

At Vancouver Lawn, we offer a positive and friendly environment, competitive wages, employee recognition fund, employee meals and free parking.

If you are someone who has a passion for sports, first aid, people, and delivering outstanding service, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application including copies of your relevant certifications.

Please use Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor as your subject line. All applicants must have work authorization for Canada at the time of applying.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.