Outdoor Pool, Team Lead - Kingston, Canada - City of Kingston

City of Kingston

Verified Company

Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Opening Statement
We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land. Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.

Position Summary
Responsible for the monitoring of aquatics staff, program participants and program delivery

Provide staff direction and leadership and respond to emergency situations

Ensure accurate and timely completion and submission of all forms and records (daily attendance, equipment inventory, programming, bather logs, behaviour logs, accident/incident reports, facility maintenance and safety checks, etc.)

Responsible for monitoring pool opening and closing procedures

Assist with staff scheduling

Attend and participate in all training sessions

Facilitate in-service training sessions

Perform all duties and responsibilities listed in the Head Lifeguard/Instructor and Instructor/Guard job description

Ensure all aquatics staff are performing the duties outlined in their job descriptions

Promote public water safety education and advertise programs and activities scheduled at the City of Kingston

Provide ongoing feedback and ways to improve teaching techniques; as well as complete detailed mid-term and final evaluations on the Lifeguards/Instructors performance

Address all safety issues including complaints involving the public and report to supervisor

Enforce, all City of Kingston policies and other relevant legislations, including but not limited to Ministry of Health regulations, Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) standards, health and safety, etc.

Perform administration tasks and other duties assigned

Must be available to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and the following holidays: Canada Day, Civic Holiday and Labour Day

Work location:
Outdoor Aqua Park, 303 York Street
Qualifications, Competencies

MUST BE ENROLLED IN AND RETURNING TO FULL-TIME SECONDARY OR POST SECONDARY STUDIES IN FALL OF Verification will be required.

Two (2) years of experience as an Aquatic Supervisor or Head Lifeguard/Instructor.

National Lifeguard - Pool certification required.

Lifesaving Society Instructor or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.

High Five (PHCD) - Principals of Healthy Child Development certification.

Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C Certification is required.

Bronze Examiner, First Aid Instructor/Examiner, National Lifeguard Service (NL) Instructor/Examiner, Water Safety Instructor Trainer or Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer considered an asset.

Aquatic Supervisor certificate recommended.

Must demonstrate corporate competencies:
Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Ability to perform the essential duties of the job

Ability to work under pressure and in extended outdoor conditions, exposed to elements.

Strong customer service skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

Judgement and discretion when dealing with confidential information

Ability to follow instructions and perform assigned duties with limited direct supervision

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to supervise other staff working within aquatics.

Closing Statement

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.