Senior Lifeguard - Strathmore, AB, Canada - Town of Strathmore

Description

With state-of-the-art facilities and a friendly, tight knit team, you'll not only gain invaluable skills but will also have a whale of a time.

At the Aquatic Centre, you'll not only be guarding lives but also building confidence and aquatic abilities in swimmers of all ages.

Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation.

Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors and staff.

Free admission to our fantastic recreation facilities
Instructor Co-Teach Experience / Swim Instructor (if required)

The role of the Lifeguard / Instructor is to assist in effectively enforcing the facility rules to minimize hazards through educating the public on water safety.

It is also the responsibility of the Lifeguard /Instructor to work as a team to ensure the safety of the public while adhering to all relevant legislation, policy and procedure.

This position is also responsible for completing cleaning tasks within the Aquatic Facility.

We strive to provide exceptional aquatic programs and services in a safe environment, with the goal of enhancing quality of life and inspiring personal growth in all areas of aquatics.

Creating lesson plans and instructing the Lifesaving Society Programs and other programs and services the facility might offer
Completing and handing in all swimming lesson instructor worksheets on time
Setting up equipment before classes start and putting equipment away after the instructors' shift is done
Displaying positive body language, showing enthusiasm, and creating a fun teaching environment
Adhering to policies and procedures in support of municipal goals
Studying and keeping up to date in the field of aquatics Ensure the overall safety of the public
Educating the public on the rules of the facility and water safety
Shall be required to respond to emergency situations such as injuries, pool rescues, power failures etc., by coordinating evacuation of facility, following emergency procedures, and implementing lifesaving and first aid procedures
Completion of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks within the aquatic facility
Performing Customer Service Representative duties, provided training is complete and when required
Addressing any public relations inquiries that may arise during shift, or if unable to do so, informing Senior Lifeguard, Head Lifeguard or Lifeguard 2 on shift
Educating the public on the rules of the facility and water safety
Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certificate – Pool
~ Lifesaving - Swim Instructor (within 2 years)
~ WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) - an asset

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English