Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Position Summary

The Rural Municipality of Springfield is seeking enthusiastic, responsible, and safety-focused individuals to join our aquatics team as Lifeguards / Swim Instructors.

The RM of Springfield leases the pool facility at Dugald Place and provides aquatic programming and services for the community. Lifeguards / Swim Instructors are responsible for providing a safe, welcoming, and positive experience for pool patrons while delivering lifeguarding and swimming instruction services.

The successful candidates will supervise aquatic activities, respond appropriately to emergencies, provide swimming instruction, enforce pool rules, and follow the procedures and standards established by the RM of Springfield, the pool facility, and the Lifesaving Society Manitoba.

Key Responsibilities

Lifeguarding

• Maintain constant and attentive surveillance of swimmers and aquatic activities.
• Enforce pool rules, safety procedures, and applicable facility policies.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to accidents, injuries, emergencies, and water rescues.
• Perform first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures as required.
• Maintain a safe environment for swimmers and pool patrons.
• Complete required safety checks and ensure lifesaving equipment is available and ready for use.
• Monitor pool conditions and promptly report concerns regarding water quality, equipment, or facility safety to the Deck Supervisor / Aquatic Coordinator and/or appropriate facility contact.
• Complete required incident, accident, rescue, and other operational reports.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with patrons, coworkers, supervisors, parents, and guardians.
• Assist with pool opening and closing procedures as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and orderly pool deck and areas under the employee's responsibility.
• Address unsafe behaviour and violations of pool rules in a professional and respectful manner.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, emergency drills, and ongoing professional development.

Swim Instruction

• Create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Plan and deliver swimming lessons appropriate to the age, ability, and skill level of participants.
• Provide instruction in swimming skills, water safety, strokes, entries, exits, and other aquatic skills.
• Follow applicable Lifesaving Society programming, standards, and guidelines.

• Completes all required student assessments, evaluations, and progress markings accurately and within established timelines.
• Ensures all student report cards accurately reflect individual skill development, progress, and performance in accordance with established evaluation standards.

• Monitor participant progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and safety standards during all lessons.
• Complete required attendance, progress, and program records.
• Completes all required student assessments, evaluations, and progress markings accurately and within established timelines.
• Ensures all student report cards accurately reflect individual skill development, progress, and performance in accordance with established evaluation standards.
• Adapt instruction to accommodate different learning styles, abilities, and comfort levels in the water.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess the appropriate certifications required to perform assigned lifeguarding and swimming instruction duties.

• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification as required.
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor certification for applicants responsible for swimming instruction.
• Previous lifeguarding, swimming instruction, recreation, or customer service experience is an asset.