Junior Guard

Job summary

The Junior Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean aquatic environment by monitoring patrons, enforcing safety rules, and performing lifeguard duties. They also assist with facility maintenance, water quality testing, and providing swimming instruction.

Job details

POSITION: JUNIOR GUARD DEPARTMENT: CULTURE AND RECREATION REPORTS TO: AQUATICS COODINATOR/RECREATION MANAGER SUPERVISES: NONE SUMMARY: Under the director of the Aquatic Coordinator and on shift Senior Guard when Coordinator is absent. The Junior Guard is responsible for providing a safe, clean, friendly environment in which pool patrons may enjoy all aspects of aquatics. This person will assist with the operation and maintenance of the facility as required. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide excellent customer service * Work with all staff to define and provide excellent customer service * Maintain open communication with patrons and staff 2. Lifeguarding duties as assign * Perform on deck duties as lifeguard * Monitor patrons in pool and wading area * Conduct and log frequent patron head counts and compare to attendance figures 3. Provide professional instruction to patrons * Swimming lessons * Aquatics programs 4. Initiate emergency response and administer first aid to staff and patrons as required * Administer first aid as required * Request outside emergency assistance as required * Document all incidents/injuries and forward to coordinator of Aquatic Services * Work with other staff members during emergency situations 5. Ensure that maintenance and cleaning is carried out as scheduled * Carry out and record all maintenance and cleaning on appropriate * Log conduct frequent walk arounds to monitor cleanliness and safety inside and outside of building * Keep the pool deck area in a clean and tidy state * Keep the staff room and first aid room in a clean and tidy state 6. Ensure that all equipment is maintained in a clean, safe operating condition * Ensure all safety equipment is in satisfactory condition * Ensure that all equipment used by patrons is in clean, safe operating condition 7. Ensure a safe work environment for staff * Be familiar with and follow all safety rules * Notify on shift supervisor (Aquatic Coordinator, Senior Guard) immediately of any safety concerns * Document any near misses and incidents 8. ENSURE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PATRONS * Enforce safety rules on deck, change rooms and general facility instruct patrons in the safe use of equipment 9. Document any near misses and incidents 10. Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures covid-19 11. Assist in maintaining water quality at prescribed levels * Perform basic water tests and record * Report to any abnormalities or water quality 12. ASSIST WITH FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE * Report any irregularities to the Multi-Purpose Facility Coordinator * Record any matters of concern for follow-up * Assist the Multi-Purpose Facility Coordinator with general maintenance duties as required. 13. Assist with administrative duties as directed by supervisor * Record deck attendance on a regular basis 14. ATTEND MEETINGS AS REQUIRED * In service training staff meetings

What you’ll do

The Junior Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean aquatic environment by monitoring patrons, enforcing safety rules, and performing lifeguard duties. They also assist with facility maintenance, water quality testing, and providing swimming instruction.

Requirements

The role requires the ability to perform lifeguard duties, administer first aid, and maintain facility cleanliness. Candidates must be able to follow safety protocols and communicate effectively with staff and patrons.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Lifeguarding
• Customer service
• First aid
• Water testing
• Facility maintenance
• Emergency response
• Safety enforcement
• Swimming instruction
• Record keeping
• Communication
• Emergency Response
• Administrative Functions
• First Aid
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Facility Operations
• Swimming

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety
• Customer Service & Support
• Government & Public Sector
• Guard
• Lifeguard
• Protective Services Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers