Head Lifeguard/Head Instructor

Purpose: As one of Ottawa’s largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, BGC Ottawa provides FREE, subsidized, and cost saving community-based services, and life-changing programs to an annual average of 4,500 young Members each year. We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-Racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, our programs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, opportunity. As a growing team that embraces different ways of thinking, abilities, and experiences we aim to make our staff feel safe.We want you to feel heard, respected, and empowered. We believe in our diverse shared power as being the key to serving our members, volunteers, community, and each other with the utmost care.Position Overview:This position reports directly to the Aquatics Coordinator. Responsibilities:Safety and Supervision Ensure admission and shower policies are enforced Ensure consistent rule enforcement Report any known or potential hazards immediately Involvement and follow-up in any incidents including rescues and the use of first aid necessary for the preservation of life Ensure correct guarding ratios, positioning, and scanningEnsure deck and pool are prepared before swims and tidied up afterwards Ensure teamwork and staff motivation Plan, teach, and supervise Red Cross Swim programs Ensure a safe aquatic environment during all programs Administration / Public Relations Act as a reference person for all aquatic programs Assist with staff scheduling and sign off on payroll timesheets Ensure instructional line-ups are up-to-date and reflect program needs and changes Ensure all records including daily maintenance checklists, pool tests, and attendance are completedAssist with program registration and advertising Provide regular feedback to instructors and communicate with parents Assist with planning and running staff trainings General / Maintenance Ensure maintenance checklist items and laundry are completed Ensure the pool deck and change rooms are kept tidy and hazard-free Complete pool tests and pool maintenance tasks as needed Inventory and re-stock first aid supplies, pool chemicals and reagents, and program materialsPerform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator and Clubhouse ManagerEducation & Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience lifeguarding and teaching/examining Aquatics courses National Lifeguard (required) Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (required) Standard First Aid and CPR-C (required) Lifesaving Instructor First Aid Instructor Experience with teaching/ examining other advanced Aquatics courses HIGH FIVE certificate is an asset Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Sensitivity to and awareness of diversity issues Good interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated aquatic leadership skills Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills Strong organizational and administrative skills Problem solving skills Ability to take initiative and work both independently and within a team environment Genuine interest in working with people of all ages Please note: the following are required for this position: Police Record Check (vulnerable sector, for candidates 19 years of age and older) National Lifeguard Certificate Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate Standard First Aid and CPR-C Lifesaving and First Aid Instructor High Five Certification Minimum 18 years of age Schedule: Flexible, regular and on-call shifts during daytimes, evenings, and weekends as needed to satisfy operational needs of aquatics programs.Start Salary:$18.15/hr. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however we will only be contacting those selected for interviews.BGC Ottawa values diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. BGC Ottawa welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.