Aquatics Head Guard

**About Western**:
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

**About Us**:
Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving. Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation. At Western, the Student Experience portfolio is organized into three inter-dependent pillars that provide the programmes and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners. These pillars are: Wellness & Wellbeing (comprised of the following departments: Health & Wellness, Student Support & Case Management and Wellness & Equity Education), Sports & Recreation (comprised of the following departments: Recreation & Active Well-being, Sport and Spirit & Connection), and Leadership & Learning (comprised of the following departments: Academic Support & Engagement and Careers & Experience). Professional and student staff working across these three pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive and wholistic learning environments that maximize the potential of each student.

The Sports & Recreation pillar collectively works to enrich student thriving through a focus on developing leadership and success in sport and recreation. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion we engage Mustangs in active-wellbeing and inspire spirit and tradition in order to strengthen the bonds of the Western community. Our vision is for students to discover balance in their lives and pursue challenges without fear of failure, ultimately enhancing their ability to thrive.

Recreation & Active Well-being includes facilities, programming, and services that promote emotional, mental, physical, social and overall wellbeing through the participation in active living. By participating in programming, students will be encouraged to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle, will have increased self-confidence, improved stress management, and will have enhanced social connections within our community. Recreation also offers experiential experiences for students through our many leadership opportunities. Participation in recreation improves the quality of life and helps to develop a thriving lifestyle for students, staff and faculty during their time on campus and throughout their lives.

**Responsibilities**:
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
Western Sports & Recreation is looking for passionate and motivated leaders to play a pivotal leadership role in the Aquatics team by providing supervision, development and mentorship to the Instructor/Lifeguard team. We seek leaders who exemplify excellent customer service, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to ensure sport & recreation policies and safety procedures are implemented and adhered to. The Head Guard will report to the Program Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Supervising, training, scheduling and evaluating lifeguards within the Campus Recreation swimming facility, including a leadership presence when professional full-time staff are not in the facility.
- Develop staff schedules, fill shift vacancies and adjust work schedules and assignment of extra tasks as necessary.
- Ensure the safety of all swimmers within the facility by monitoring the activities of the swimming pools, responding as the first point of contact to all emergency situations and administering first aid as required.
- Assist in the instruction of Advanced Aquatic and Standard First Aid courses.
- Support the operations of the pool and complete all required reports and records in a timely manner.
- Lead the instruction of both individual and group swimming lessons.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to lifeguards including performance management and providing constructive feedback

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certification
- Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Instructor Certification an asset
- Current Stand