Lifeguard (Up to 6)
Position Summary
To provide and ensure a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience for all users.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor recreational swimming activities, including: patrol the pool deck and scan the water, as well as monitor patrons to ensure a safe swim environment
Wear the City's assigned uniform, carry an aid at all times, perform emergency rescues to the standard of your certifications, respond to patron inquiries, resolve problems, and perform associated public education duties
Set up the pool deck prior to each shift
Assist maintenance staff with the cleaning of the change rooms and pool deck on a daily basis
Attend all scheduled staff meetings and training programs
Record all hours worked
Hold and maintain all awards at own expense
Perform other duties as assigned
Successful candidates for the position of Lifeguard must become certified Swim Instructors within eight months of hiring.
Swim Instructor responsibilities include the items mentioned in the Lifeguard responsibilities (above), in addition to:
Instruct assigned Red Cross or Lifesaving Society aquatic programs to standard
Respond to parent and participant questions promptly, courteously and thoroughly
Commit to teach the entire session of lessons, one absence is acceptable; must be in attendance of the first lesson, midterm lesson, and last lesson
Teach in the water for the majority of each class time
Provide your supervisor with a detailed lesson plan for each class
Write, proof and correct Progress Reports for lesson participants
Successful candidates for the position of Swim Instructor must become certified as Lifeguards within eight months of hiring.
Qualifications, Competencies
National Lifeguard - Pool certification;
Lifesaving Society Instructor and/or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification;
Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C/AED;
The following certifications are considered assets:
High Five (PHCD) - Principals of Healthy Child Development certification,
Lifesaving Society Instructor,
Bronze Examiner,
Water Safety Instructor Trainer,
Standard First Aid Instructor,
National Lifeguard Instructor
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including Vulnerable Sector Check;
Must meet and maintain physical fitness levels required for National Lifeguard certification