B013 - Recreation Worker V - Senior Lifeguard/Instructor (2 positions) - Auxiliary

Join a “Community of Communities” – the Township of Langley, home to over 100,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty.  A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and, opportunities for professional development and career growth.

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for two Recreation Worker V – Senior Lifeguard/Instructors (Outdoor Pools) to join our team of professionals in the Recreation, Culture and Parks Division for our various Recreation Facilities.  The focus of the position is to perform lifeguarding and instructional duties, and to assist with supervision and coordination of part-time aquatic staff.

The successful applicants arerequired to have all ofthe following:

• Completion of Grade 12
• Current AED Responder Certification (Automated External Defibrillator) – updated annually,
• Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor,
• Current National Lifeguard Certificate (Pool and Water park Options),
• Current Standard First-Aid Certificate- updated every two years,
• Current CPR Level ‘C’ Certificate – updated every 2 years
• Valid Class 5 (full-privilege) BC Driver's License. 

Candidates must have some supervisory and/or leadership training and 2 years equivalent full time related aquatic experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Other desirablequalifications or related courses:  

• Pool Operator’s 1 and 2
• Life Saving Society Instructor
• WSI Instructor Trainer
• NLS Instructor
• Aquatic Supervisor Training preferred

This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a position of trust (Child Safety) and requires a criminal record check.

The rate of pay for this CUPE position is $21.24 - $24.91 per hour (2011 rates), plus 12% in lieu of all other benefits. The hours of work are various including evenings and weekends.

If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please send your résumé quoting bulletin file #B013 along with a cover letter and copies of the applicable certificates/designations, in confidence to:

Mail or in person:  Township of Langley

                              Human Resources Division, 4th Floor

                              20338 65 Avenue, Langley, BC   V2Y 3J1

Fax #:                     604.533.6129

Email:                   Visit the Careers section of the Township of Langley’s website at tol.ca for information on how to apply

The closing date for this competition is by 4:30pm Friday, February 10, 2012.

We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.