Aquatic Staff I - Lifeguard

Job summary

Monitor swimmers and enforce facility rules, respond to emergencies by performing rescues and administering first aid or resuscitation, and provide courteous service to patrons. Set up equipment, complete required records and incident reports, clean facility areas, and assist with special events and training.

Job details

Casual Position Details TITLE: Aquatic Staff I – Lifeguard OPERATIONS: Community Services Department CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $25.50 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits HOURS OF WORK: Up to 37.5 hours per week, pursuant to the Collective Agreement Shift work as required POSITION: Union Affiliation General Statement Of Duties This is an entry level position in which the incumbent will perform skilled life guarding work including observing and exercising control over the activities of patrons in supervised swimming areas of the aquatic facility; rescuing bathers in distress and administering first aid and/or resuscitation as required. Related duties will include cleaning and light maintenance tasks. Supervision The incumbent is responsible to Director of Community Services under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator. Major Duties And Responsibilities Lifeguards all swims in an alert and conscientious manner ensuring the safety of patrons using the facility. Follows and executes facility Emergency Procedures using spine board, oxygen therapy equipment and AED unit as required. Follows established procedures. Completes related administrative forms and records, including Time Sheets, Log Books etc as required. Provides professional and courteous customer service to patrons. Enforces facility rules and policies in a positive manner. Ensures lane ropes and equipment is set up for the session. Cleans and disinfects washrooms, change rooms, showers and other areas of aquatic facilities and fitness facility. Performs janitorial and cleaning tasks as required. Works flexible and varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and split shifts, as may be necessary, to meet the requirements of the position. Reports accidents or injuries immediately to the Aquatic Coordinator and completes Incident Reports and or Work Safe BC reports. Detects and reports any hazardous conditions, practices and behaviours in the workplace. Assists with themed swims and other special events. Participates in regular in-service training. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Minimum 16 years of age. Current Certificates Life Saving Society National Lifeguard Service Award (Pool Option) CPR Level C Workplace BC Level One First Aid Exercises courtesy, tact, diplomacy and persuasion with the general public. Ability to communicate well with all age groups ranging from preschoolers to seniors. Ability to work as a team player within the department and overall organization. Ability to exercise sound judgment in the interpretation and application of related regulations policies and procedures. Practices and maintains skills and recertifies awards prior to their expiry dates. Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, copies of applicable certifications, and letters of reference to the attention of Ashley Williston, Director of Human Resources, City of Williams Lake, 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1N3 - Fax (250) 392-8484, or email awilliston@williamslake.ca Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.

What you’ll do

Monitor swimmers and enforce facility rules, respond to emergencies by performing rescues and administering first aid or resuscitation, and provide courteous service to patrons. Set up equipment, complete required records and incident reports, clean facility areas, and assist with special events and training.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years old and hold current National Lifeguard Service Award (Pool Option), CPR Level C, and Workplace BC Level One First Aid certificates. They should communicate effectively with people of all ages, work well as part of a team, exercise sound judgment, and maintain and renew certifications before expiry.

Benefits

• 15% In Lieu of Benefits

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Lifeguarding
• Water Rescue
• First Aid
• CPR
• Emergency Response
• AED Operation
• Oxygen Therapy Equipment
• Spine Board Use
• Customer Service
• Rule Enforcement
• Facility Cleaning
• Hazard Identification
• Incident Reporting
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Sound Judgment

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety
• Customer Service & Support
• Government & Public Sector

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