Aquatic Supervisor

Aquatic Supervisor Student Job Description

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Aquatic Supervisor Student to join our team. As an Aquatic Supervisor Student, you will be responsible for ensuring that programs are implemented, staff are scheduled and running according to the CK Recreation policies and aquatic procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of students in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
• Delivery of weekly staff training and ongoing staff evaluation
• Manage and maintain a team environment with staff, providing education and leadership
• Attend all aquatic training sessions/meetings
• Maintain qualifications and seek additional training opportunities
• Guard swims with an emphasis on incident prevention
• Provide instruction of Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program, Aqua Fitness; include safety education, skills development, endurance and enjoyment in all elements of instruction
• Ensure all lifesaving equipment is maintained, available and in proper working order to implement trained rescue procedures
• Perform high level of first aid/rescue techniques following all set emergency procedures
• Follow the policies and procedures in the CKRec Aquatic Manual
• Maintain a positive image with the public
• Assist with handling concerns from patrons and parents
• Assist in facilitating the pre-season training for all aquatic staff
• Participate and oversee the delivery and operation of programs and services
• Take the lead on activities and programs, modeling energy and enthusiasm
• Enforce pool rules consistently, tactfully and promptly
• Supervise and implement aquatic programs, modeling energy and enthusiasm
• Open, close and clean aquatic facility as scheduled
• Maintain an accurate daily pool log and incident reports, deposits, program participation, budget and evaluation records
• Assist in the completion of the final report and budget recommendations

Requirements:

• Preference will be given to those students in their final year of high school or enrolled in post-secondary education, and possess one to two years of experience at a pool setting and who have shown initiative in taking a lead role at the pool
• Previous experience writing/giving staff/peer performance/job evaluations an asset

Certifications/Memberships/Licenses:

• LSSC Swim Instructor certification
• Standard First Aid with CPR 'C' certification that meets WSIB regulations
• LSSC National Lifeguard – Pool or Red Cross Pool Lifeguard certification
• High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development certification
• LSSC Lifesaving Instructor an asset
• CALA /Water Art Certification an asset
• LSSC Examiner Status an asset

COVID-19 Vaccination:

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Driver's License/Vehicle Requirements:

A valid Province of Ontario driver's licence with a reliable motor vehicle is preferred.

Background Check Requirements:

The successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) (working with vulnerable persons) prior to commencement of employment;

Essential Physical and/or Safety Requirements:

• Physical NLS standards or Red Cross Lifeguarding standards to be kept up through-out employment
• Maintenance (wearing proper footwear and PPE)
• Completion of Health & Safety Training for Supervisors
• Protecting self from the sun (sunscreen, hat and hydrating with water)
• Non - slip footwear (no crocs, spongy flip flops etc.) Easy to slip off or swim with
• Bending: frequent stopping, crouching (up to 22.73 kgs or 50 lbs – toys up to 13.64 kgs or 30 lbs – stairs or dock removals up to 22.73 or 50 lbs) (cleaning up equipment, getting in and out of the pool, bending, squatting or kneeling to speak to patrons lower than guard)
• Walking: frequent walking on level surface, balancing (scanning during a guard rotation, teaching on the deck)
• Sitting: frequent sitting in a chair (possibly over 30 minutes at a time) (guarding from lifeguard chair)

Benefits:

The Aquatic Supervisor Student will receive free recerts, and free uniforms), as well as vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.

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