Lifeguard/Instructor

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for seasonal “Lifeguard / Instructors.”

Position Summary:

Primary responsibility of the Lifeguard / Instructor is to assist with the effective and safe delivery of swim programs and pool services at the Strathroy-Caradoc Fair Grounds Aquatic Park.  The Lifeguard/Instructor shall work under the supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor or his/her designate.  The Lifeguard/Instructor shall work in a cooperative and positive team effort with all other staff, customers, and stakeholders for the successful delivery of Department programs and recreation facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision and instruction of Aquatic Park patrons.
• Assist with the department’s high standard of customer service by providing excellent service, quality and value.
• Instruction and delivery of aquatic programs according to Lifesaving Society standards. Delivery of public swimming programs and other special aquatic events in a safe and attentive manner.
• Ensure the safe day-to-day operation of the Aquatic Park including general housekeeping and custodial duties, and administrative duties when necessary. Required to report unusual occurrences to on-duty supervisor.  Required to maintain the pool in a safe and clean manner.
• Perform proper record keeping including applicable records such as lesson attendance/report cards, incident reports, pool fouling reports, etc. in accordance with Ontario 565 regulations or updated regulations if applicable.
• Must participate in beginning of season training as well as two in-service staff training sessions (or otherwise complete monthly task checklist to ensure rescue saving skills are to a satisfactory standard specific to the facility).
• Assist cashier with admission policy standards (explaining policy, helping band patrons, explaining rules to camps) when necessary and available without detracting from primary duties as a lifeguard/instructor.
• Responsible for knowing, following and enforcing all Aquatic Park policies and procedures. Staff are encouraged to bring ideas forward that can improve the overall operation of the Aquatic Park.
• Perform duties as asked by the on-duty Supervisor and fairly share day-to-day tasks with all team members.
• May be required to work outside and beyond the normal hours of work.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Must possess the following aquatic qualifications (by season’s opening):
  • Lifesaving Society’s National Lifeguard – Pool Certification.
  • Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification.
  • Standard First Aid/CPR-C Certification.
  • Lifesaving Society’s Lifesaving Instructor, First Aid Instructor, Bronze Examiner Certifications considered an asset.
• Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position – this is tested both at the beginning of the season during training as well as during the season in-service training.
• Experience in delivery of aquatic programs and services considered an asset.
• Exceptional customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, positive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Valid class “G” Ontario’s driver’s licence considered an asset.
• Ability to work day, evening, weekend and on-call shifts.
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check required prior to starting employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.