Aquatic Assistant

**Part-time Aquatic Assistant**:
**Join our team and have FUN in the water**

As an Aquatic Assistant, you will aide in the delivery of fun aquatic programming and maintain a safe environment.

**Rate of Pay**:$17.20/hour

**Primary Work Location**:Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (Swimplex), 101 Father David Bauer Drive and Moses Springer Pool (summer only).

**Responsibilities**
- Support delivery of aquatic programs and special events with a focus on delivering service excellence
- Act in compliance with Ontario Health Regulations, relevant legislation and operational guidelines
- Provide a high level of customer service
- Assist in the operation of the waterslide, wading pools and splash pads
- Provide assistance in accident prevention and public education
- May collect revenue on the pool deck for certain programs
- Perform minor first aid, maintenance and/or custodial duties as assigned
- With guidance from Instructor/Guards and Aquatics staff, assist with swim lesson planning, instruction, evaluation and communicate results to swim lesson patrons as required
- Provide a safe and clean pool area

**Required Minimum Qualifications**
- Must hold current Bronze Cross certification or National Lifeguard
- Must hold current Assistant Instructors certification, from either LSS, YMCA or Red Cross
- Must hold current Standard First Aid & CPR C certification (Red Cross, St. John’s or Lifesaving’s First Aid)
- Maintain fitness level and certification in accordance to Lifesaving Society standard
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to positively interact with patrons
- Experience volunteering in an aquatic capacity is an asset
- Must be 14 years of age or older
- Aquatics skills will be screened prior to an interview
- Attendance at all staff training is mandatory
- A satisfactory police Vulnerable Sector Check will be required as a condition of hire

**Attachments**: Supplementary Interview Form.pdf