Lifeguard/Instructor

Summary of Lifeguard Duties 

To ensure the overall safety of participants, prevent accidents and respond to emergency and public relations situations. Maintains effective public relations employing a tactful, polite and helpful demeanor. Ensures the cleanliness of the facility.

Summary of Instructor Duties 

To implement the Lifesaving Society and Department programs in a safe and enjoyable environment demonstrating good class control and safety supervision. Excellence in customer service and enthusiasm is a high priority.

Duties and Responsibilities

(These set out the principal functions of the position, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements.)

• Perform various administrative, Lifeguarding, Instructing, Team Member Aquatics, Guest Services tasks, as assigned.

• Understand and follow all applicable facility, aquatic, municipal policy and procedures, (including Occupational Health and Safety) to ensure the aquatic facility remains safe, clean and healthy.

• Model the rules of the facility with a positive attitude.

• Participate and provide in water demonstration with a high level of enthusiasm and energy for all levels and programs.

• Establish a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment while developing a good rapport with participants.

• Maintains a level of physical fitness appropriate to the demands of lifeguarding required to fulfill any emergency procedure for any circumstance

• Provide effective emergency response, executes proper rescue techniques and renders CPR/ first aid. 

• Ensure that all lifesaving equipment is checked, set out and put away each day, reporting any deficiencies immediately to the Head Guard.

• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• National Lifeguard (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)

• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)

• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)

• Standard First Aid and CPR C (valid for three (3) years from the date of issue)

• HIGH FIVE® The Principles of Healthy Childhood Development

• Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance valid for two (2) years from the date of issue

• Must be at least 15 years of age. 

• Experience working in aquatics

• A professional and enthusiastic employee who embraces a service-minded approach

• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays

• Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training. 

• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.

Lifeguard Wage: $21.80; Instructor Wage: $23.06

Expected Work Location: Various City pools

Hours of Work: Up to 24 hours per week

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE.

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