beach lifeguard - Strathmore, AB, Canada - Town of Strathmore

Description

Look no further, because we've got a splashy opportunity for a Senior Lifeguard that will make a real wave in your career
We are seeking a dedicated and vigilant Senior Lifeguard to join our dynamic team at the Aquatic Center.
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.

Benefits including LAPP pension that start on day one
Free admission to our fantastic recreation facilities

The role of the Senior Lifeguard is to maintain the overall operations of the aquatic facility to meet Provincial Health and Safety Standards while adhering to all relevant legislation, policy, and procedure.

This position is responsible for supervising, delegating, and providing the aquatic team with accurate and timely information to ensure facility operations are maintained in an effective and efficient manner.

It is also the responsibility of the Senior Lifeguard to handle any public relation concerns and effectively enforce facility rules to ensure the safety of the public and minimize hazards.

This position will supervise all activities during shift to provide quality swimming lessons, fitness classes and all other programs and services.

Collecting, documenting and accurately recording water chemistry levels and if needed; adjust to maintain ideal ranges to meet Alberta Health and Safety Pool Standards

Checking and documenting all mechanical readings in the facility including pressure gages, flow meters, temperature gages and UV systems etc.

Collecting and submitting weekly water samples to the Alberta Provincial Lab

Reviewing the completion of all record keeping on shift, examples: first aid reports, contamination reports, incident reports, near miss and cleaning sign offs etc.

Printing off all weekly and monthly sign off sheets including cleaning sheets, building safety checks, water chemistry sheets and mechanical checklists
Weekly collection of all completed forms and correctly sorting and filing

Responsible for the completion of all monthly inspection checklists ex: AED, Emergency Lights, Fire Extinguishers and Building / Basin Checks etc.

Completing monthly in-water inspections for the Lap Pool using scuba gear to check main drain covers, VGB Covers, inlets, outlets, tiles and waterslide grates
Reviewing all repair order forms and fix items around the facility and/or submit tickets to the appropriate sources
Chemical room
Taking inventory and ordering necessary supplies
Safely shipping and receiving of chemicals
Responsible for moving and changing over the chlorine and acid bins / lines and any other chemicals up to 50 LBS
Expected to be on site during all special events ex: Triathlons, Swim Meets etc.

Handling all problems / concerns that might arise on shift regarding the facility, general public and or team members.

Senior Lifeguard is responsible for calling the appropriate contact person from the emergency callout list if required

Overlooking the layout of the pool area for all scheduled swim times, pool programs, town lessons, school board lessons, private lessons, rentals and special events etc.

Opening and closing of the facility
Updating the SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certificate – Pool
~ Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate
~ Pool Operator Level 1 and 2
~ FIT Test Respirator
~ ICS (Incident Command System – an asset
~ WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) – an asset
~ National Lifeguard Instructor – an asset
~ Water Safety Instructor Trainer – an asset
~ Standard First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor – an asset
~ Positively, effectively, and professionally communicate with the public, team members and leaders in English
Ability to organize, coordinate and delegate tasks within your scheduled shift