Jobs at the Canada Games Complex

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At the Complex, we hire part-time staff on an ongoing basis, as required for the following positions:

Aquatics:

Lifeguards and Instructors

Under the General Supervision of the Supervisor of Aquatics, safeguards the facility to ensure the public have a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience. Provide safe and enjoyable instruction to program participants according to the standards of the Lifesaving Society.

Qualifications: Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Award, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructors and Lifesaving Instructors and Standard First Aid CPR-C.

Pool Control / Slide Attendant

Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor and the technical direction and guidance of the Head Lifeguard, assists the public to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience.

Qualifications: Current Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross Award and Standard First Aid with CPR-C. Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructors is an asset.

Aquatic Hiring Swim Assessment

The Canada Games Complex has put in place an in-water evaluation of all potential aquatic employees. Aquatic hiring swim assessments are conducted to ensure potential applicants have retained the knowledge and skills learned in their lifeguarding and instructor courses. The assessment will include a stroke evaluation, timed swim, brick carry and retrieval of a brick from 4.93 meters.

For information, contact Tiffany Vis at tiffany.vis@thunderbay.ca 

Fitness:

Fitness Instructors

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor - Adult Fitness, Wellness & Inclusion Services, is responsible for conducting a fitness class and within the range established by the Supervisor, uses whatever facilities and equipment are necessary to fulfill this function.

Qualifications: Instructor must have taken a recognized fitness leadership program and/or certification. Preference will be given to candidates with associated experience in group teaching.

Weight Room Supervisors

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor - Adult Fitness, Wellness & Inclusion Services, is responsible for the proper guidance and direction of the weight room and multi-training areas.

Qualifications: Must possess an academic and practical knowledge of weight training. Preferred candidate will have gone through a recognized course on weight training.

For information, contact the Program Supervisor - Adult Fitness, Wellness & Inclusion Services at 684-3338

Services:

Services Attendants

Under the general supervision of the Services Supervisor promotes and sells services and merchandise, provides information for telephone and customer inquiries, performs clerical duties.

Qualifications: Grade 11. An ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public. Experience in handling money and computer skills are assets. Some post secondary education and/or experience in business, recreation, sports or fitness is an asset.

For information, contact Alexa Fares at alexa.fares@thunderbay.ca 

Children & Youth:

Babysitter

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor Children, Youth, & Events, the babysitter is responsible for providing a safe, fun environment for children to play in.