Title: Recreation and Sport - Head Instructor/Lifeguard (Summer) -NC320
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File Number: |
3077 | Employee Group: | Casual |
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Service Area: |
Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services | Division: | Recreation and Sport |
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Job Type: |
Casual | # of Openings: |
50 |
Summary:
Aquatic Services provide London families and individuals of all ages with opportunities to participate in unstructured aquatic activities and structured educational programs to teach drowning prevention and water safety.
Role:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Aquatics, the Head Instructor/Lifeguard is responsible for opening and closing procedures at the pool, providing support to a variety of aquatic programs and ensuring a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience for Londoners. This casual position works as part of a team in a public facing fast paced aquatic environment providing high quality programs while providing excellent customer service.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safety and supervision of the participants and staff to ensure that policies, rules and regulations are followed.
- Responsible for the safety, security and cleanliness of the facility.
- Provide support and coordination to a variety of aquatic programs such as, drop-in programs, pool rentals, registered programs and special events.
- Act as a positive role model, work as a team to ensure staff are following protocols.
- Coordinate staff rotations, breaks, delegation of tasks, work assignments.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills along with a professional and positive attitude when communicating with the public and customers.
- Provide support as an Instructor/Lifeguard, Aquatic Attendant, Cashier and/or Building Attendant and maintain certifications for those positions.
- Perform cash, instructional, lifeguarding and aquafit duties as required.
- Knowledgeable of city programs and policies.
- Responsible for securing facility before and after programs.
- Participate in training sessions.
- Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression and human rights through practices and interactions with community partners, employees, and individuals and support programs and initiatives that reflect this commitment.
- Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Health and Safety legislation and programs; actively promote a culture of safety.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- One to two years’ experience as an Instructor/Lifeguard
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate
- Current National Lifeguard Certificate
- Current Lifesaving Instructor Certificate
- Current LSS Swim Instructor Certificate
- Current Airway Management
- Current Bronze Examiner
- Vulnerable Persons Police Screening (prior to the start of employment)
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to demonstrate good communication, high energy, enthusiasm and continued positive attitude.
- Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- High level of comfort in fast paced public facing environments.
- Second language is an asset (please indicate on resume).
- Coaching experience recommended.
Other Information:
Starting Wage: $19.50 per hour