Lifeguard Jobs

Overview:

• Job Rate: $27.02
• Number of Positions: 5
• Probation Rate: $25.93
• Position Type: Part-time
• CUPE Posting Date: July 20, 2023
• CUPE Closing Date: July 27, 2023

General Description

Lifeguards are the heart of the Aquatic Centre, you will perform as a professional and dedicated team player in providing the best aquatic service to the community.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a cooperative/collaborative working relationship with other departments within the RRC through positive actions and communication.
• Carries out opening and closing procedures appropriately.
• Sets up, takes down and safely stores equipment and bulkheads according to a prearranged schedule and does so in a timely and cooperative manner.
• Completes reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Will attend all scheduled in-service training and perform monthly skills.
• Performs wrist band checks.
• Prevents injuries by providing public education and responds appropriately when first aid treatment and/or emergency response/rescue is required.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Coach, mentor and develop lifeguards- in-training and volunteers.
• Organizes and leads games and activities for members and guests.
• Performs preventative lifeguarding duties in accordance with national standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Conducts routine safety inspections.
• Maintains the general cleanliness and safety of the aquatic centre area including change rooms and immediately rectifies unclean and/or potentially hazardous conditions in a proactive nature, whenever possible.
• Provides exceptional service to aquatic centre users.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience

• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
• Current Intermediate First Aid ( Standard First Aid) with CPR C/AED Certificate

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of lifeguarding principles and practices.
• Ability to recognize and act to resolve potential problems proactively.
• Ability to promote water safety and drowning prevention through public education and special events with all facility users.
• Thrive in a team environment, enjoy working as a team member as well as independently.
• Knowledge of aquatic instructional programs and evaluation standards.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible in a changing work environment.
• A strong dedication to community service.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector check