An excellent career opportunity awaits you at the Town of Huntsville. If you want to work in a community that is set in one of the most beautiful natural settings in Canada and offers a great quality of life with all the amenities, this is the job for you! Located in Ontario’s cottage country, the Town of Huntsville is the largest community in the District Municipality of Muskoka and in proximity to the west side of Algonquin Park. Within this exciting setting, the Town of Huntsville has a vibrant downtown and offers many cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.

We are looking for the following position to complement our Community Services Division:

Deck Supervisor/Aquatics Lifeguard

Reporting to the Manager of Aquatics and Aquatic Supervisor this position has a dual role of Deck Supervisor and Aquatics Lifeguard. As Deck Supervisor you will provide programs during your shift. You will ensure that the staff are supported and that they are indeed providing high quality lessons to our patrons. As Aquatics Lifeguard you will maintain diligent safety supervision, enforce rules and regulations, and recognize and respond to any emergency.

The success candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Certification in National Lifeguard and Swim for Life Instructor (or equivalent), Standard First Aid
• 1-5 years’ experience as an instructor or/and lifeguard
• Experience as a coach and mentor
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of personality types.
• Creative flair and ability to adapt games for teaching purposes

The following qualification would be considered an asset:

• Secondary education
• Aquatic Fitness Instructor Certification or Training
• Swim Instructor Trainer, National Lifeguard Instructor, First Aid Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, Examiner Course
• Proficient use in personal computer applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook are also required.
• High Five certification

The annual salary range, based on a 35-hour work week, for this position is $46,893.60 to $51,701.00 and includes a comprehensive benefit package.

The Town of Huntsville is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to the undersigned. This vacancy will remain posted until a candidate is selected.

Human Resources Department
DECK SUPERVISOR/AQUATICS LIFEGUARD Competition
Town of Huntsville, 37 Main Street East
Huntsville, ON, P1H 1A1
hr@huntsville.ca

We appreciate all applications, however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information contained in your resume is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used strictly for employment assessment purposes. The Corporation of the Town of Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity in the workplace.