Job description
Position: Lifeguard
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Head of Aquatics
Starting date: ASAP
Salary: $21.20 - $25.00 per hour
St. George’s School is seeking lifeguards to work various part time shifts.
- Pool opening hours: 5:15am - 10:00pm.
- Shifts range from short 3-4hr to 8hr, mornings, daytimes, and evenings.
- Weekdays and some weekends
- Starting ASAP, either on a short-term or long-term basis.
Qualifications will include:
- Minimum two years full time lifeguard experience, with knowledge and practice of lifesaving, lifeguarding, and first aid.
- National Lifeguard Service (pool option), CPR Level C, and Standard First Aid Certification.
- WHIMS, Pool Operator, or other Aquatic operations related certification not required but considered an asset.
- WSI or other Aquatic teaching certifications are considered an asset.
- Sound knowledge of the rules and regulations governing safety in an indoor aquatic facility.
- Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of customer service situations in an aquatic facility.
- Ability to make appropriate decisions in an emergency situation.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
- Reliable and responsible, with proven ability to use good judgment.
- Ideal candidate will enjoy working in a school environment.
- Key competencies and EQ in the following areas: self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social expertness, initiative, and accountability.
Responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring the safety of swimmers and guests using the pool during all Junior and Senior School aquatics classes, practices, special sessions, staff swims, and user group rental bookings.
- Performing all levels of first aid as needed from simple minor issues through to managing major emergencies.
- Following Pool Operations and Safety manual guidelines.
- Performing and recording pool chemistry water tests.
- Assisting with regular daily light maintenance, cleaning and related work as needed and directed by the Head of Aquatics.
- Maintains an ‘eyes and ears’ approach to overseeing the entire pool facility as the primary and often solo guard.
- Potential to assist with pool operations duties and/or teaching assistance pending qualifications.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: careers@stgeorges.bc.ca
About this occupation
This job is classed under Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.
Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness lead and instruct groups and individuals in recreational, sports, fitness or athletic programs. Fitness appraisers conduct fitness tests and assessments and design, develop and deliver fitness programs. They are employed by community centres, sports and fitness clubs, outdoor centres, resorts, recreational facilities, health care facilities, retirement homes, correctional institutions, government departments, private businesses, tourism associations and similar establishments.
Typical duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation and sport
- Plan and carry out recreational, athletic, fitness and sports activities
- Assemble supplies and sports and game equipment
- Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
- Instruct groups and individuals in arts, crafts and similar activities and lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
Usual requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a college program in recreation or physical education or extensive experience in a specific recreational or sports program activity is usually required.
- Certification is usually required in a specific area of recreational, sports or fitness activity, such as ski instructor or personal trainer, or in first aid or emergency care.
- Demonstrated ability in a particular recreational, sports or fitness discipline is required.
AI Summary
What you’ll do
Ensure the safety of swimmers and guests using the pool during school aquatics classes, practices, special sessions, staff swims, and rental bookings.. Perform first aid, including managing major emergencies.. Follow pool operations and safety manual guidelines.. Perform and record pool chemistry water tests.. Assist with daily light maintenance, cleaning, and related work.. Oversee the entire pool facility as the primary and often solo guard.. Potentially assist with pool operations and teaching duties based on qualifications.
What you’ll need
Minimum two years of full-time lifeguard experience. Required certifications include National Lifeguard Service pool option, CPR Level C, and Standard First Aid. WHMIS, Pool Operator, aquatic operations, WSI, or other aquatic teaching certifications are assets. Candidates should have knowledge of indoor aquatic facility safety regulations, customer service ability, emergency decision-making skills, strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, reliability, good judgment, and the ability to work independently and cooperatively.