Lifeguard - Calgary, AB, Canada - Vivo for Healthier Generations Society

Description

Organization
Overview:

WE'RE ALL IN FOR HEALTHIER GENERATIONS

Vivo is a charity with a profound purpose; to ignite a mindset to LIVE for healthier generations.

Our Collaboratory applies practices in social innovation to co-create and measure new kinds of healthy living solutions, and our Centre is an inclusive environment for healthy lifestyles.

We create meaningful impact with individuals, the community and the planet.

Join us on this exhilarating journey as we move into a brighter, healthier future together

Role:

As a Lifeguard, you are responsible for the
safety of aquatic facilities and providing enjoyable aquatic experiences. You
will create and connect with our customers, community and employees in ways
that are impactful and driving, advancing our cause, and play an instrumental
role in bringing Vivo experiences to life. You'll engage with passion and be
accountable to the team to deliver strong results and impact.

Reports to: Aquatics
Manager, Aquatic Programs Coordinator, Aquatic Deck Lead & Head Guards

Responsibilities:

• Be a knowledgeable touchpoint for customers
  about experiences across all areas and reflect into
  each guest experience in the Aquatics area
• Use active guarding techniques including
  roaming, scanning and blind spot checks
• Abide by Vivo policies and procedures in
  conjunction with Lifesaving Society's Lifeguard Code of Conduct
• Demonstrate a high
  standard of Safety Supervision and best practices of incident prevention
• Respond with a high sense of urgency, ability to
  think clearly while handling multiple priorities in emergency situations
• Adhere to all training
  and certifications in accordance with Standard First Aid and National Lifeguard
  certifications and Alberta Health Services Standards
• Lead and/or assist in
  high stress emergency situations following Emergency Response Procedures in
  aquatics and provide support to the entire facility
• Ensure customer
  compliance with safety standards and procedures at all times
• Contribute to a safe working environment by
  adhering to all Vivo Health and Safety requirements
• Participate in
  exploring, experimenting, and implementing new ways of building play based/
  spontaneous experiences as well as social, inclusive, learning environments for
  the Aquatics area
• Demonstrate an upbeat,
  approachable, and active personality in order to inspire and provide guests
  with a sense of self and place to belong
• Build authentic,
  respectful relationships with guests and all Vivo team members in order to
  provide the best possible community experience.
• Seek direction from Aquatics
  management
• Take ownership over
  the cleaning, maintenance and operations of the Aquatic facility by following
  and completing all daily, weekly and monthly tasks as set out by
  Aquatics Management
• All staff may be asked to work with chemicals
  such as tile bight, ep50, bleach, etc. The use of proper PPE is required for
  all cleaning tasks and staff should ensure they are aware and follow all WHMIS
  labels
• Adhere to respectful radio communication
  guidelines
• Ensure water tests are done on time and reported
  to facility operations
• Participate in staff
  meetings/trainings, professional development activities and facility functions
  for continuous growth
• Collaborate with the
  team to create tools and materials that benefit guests and organizational needs
• Share individual
  passion and talents to show how you are an advocate of raising healthier
  generations
• Act as a role model of
  teamwork and lead the energy each shift to create a positive work environment
• Manage and respect the
  equipment and environment to ensure safety and the ability to play is met
• Maintain a level of
  fitness necessary to fulfill the practical elements of Lifeguarding
• Ensure certifications
  are up to date and provide copies to management
  

Qualifications:

• Current National Lifeguard Certification
• Minimum of 16 years
  old of age
• Current Intermediate First Aid and CPR-C/AED certifications
• Swim and Lifesaving Instructor/Examinerand First Aid Instructor
  considered assets
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector
  Search current within 2 months (Receipt of application accepted)

Full-time (30 hours+/week) and part-time positions available. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits upon successful completion of the probationary period*

** Please note that all Lifeguard only applicants will be required to
obtain their Swim and Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner award within 6 months of
their start date**