Lifeguard/Instructor - St. Catharines, Canada - City of St. Catharines

Description

Summary of Lifeguard Duties

To ensure the overall safety of participants, prevent accidents and respond to emergency and public relations situations. Maintains effective public relations employing a tactful, polite and helpful demeanor. Ensures the cleanliness of the facility.

Summary of Instructor Duties

To implement the Lifesaving Society and Department programs in a safe and enjoyable environment demonstrating good class control and safety supervision. Excellence in customer service and enthusiasm is a high priority.

Duties and Responsibilities

(These set out the principal functions of the position, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements.)

• Perform various administrative, Lifeguarding, Instructing, Team Member Aquatics, Guest Services tasks, as assigned.
• Understand and follow all applicable facility, aquatic, municipal policy and procedures, (including Occupational Health and Safety) to ensure the aquatic facility remains safe, clean and healthy.
• Model the rules of the facility with a positive attitude.
• Participate and provide in water demonstration with a high level of enthusiasm and energy for all levels and programs.
• Establish a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment while developing a good rapport with participants.
• Maintains a level of physical fitness appropriate to the demands of lifeguarding required to fulfill any emergency procedure for any circumstance
• Provide effective emergency response, executes proper rescue techniques and renders CPR/ first aid.
• Ensure that all lifesaving equipment is checked, set out and put away each day, reporting any deficiencies immediately to the Head Guard.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• National Lifeguard (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)
• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor (valid for two (2) years from the date of issue)
• Standard First Aid and CPR C (valid for three (3) years from the date of issue)
• HIGH FIVE The Principles of Healthy Childhood Development
• Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance valid for two (2) years from the date of issue
• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Experience working in aquatics
• A professional and enthusiastic employee who embraces a service-minded approach
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture

Lifeguard Wage: $21.80; Instructor Wage: $23.06

Expected Work Location: Various City pools

Hours of Work: Up to 24 hours per week

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