GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Lifeguards are the heart of the Aquatic Centre, you will perform as a professional and dedicated team player in providing the best aquatic service to the community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Performs preventative lifeguarding duties in accordance with national standards and internal policies and procedures.
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Prevents injuries by providing public education and responds appropriately when first aid treatment and/or emergency response/rescue is required.
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Maintains the general cleanliness and safety of the aquatic centre area including change rooms and immediately rectifies unclean and/or potentially hazardous conditions in a proactive nature, whenever possible.
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Carries out opening and closing procedures appropriately.
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Completes reports accurately and in a timely manner.
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Organizes and leads games and activities for members and guests.
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Sets up, takes down and safely stores equipment and bulkheads according to a prearranged schedule and does so in a timely and cooperative manner.
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Provides exceptional service to aquatic centre users.
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Conducts routine safety inspections.
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Coach, mentor and develop lifeguards- in-training and volunteers.
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Performs wrist band checks.
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Will attend all scheduled in-service training and perform monthly skills.
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Establishes and maintains a cooperative/collaborative working relationship with other departments within the RRC through positive actions and communication.
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All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience
Current Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate (including CPR C).-
Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard or Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Knowledge of lifeguarding principles and practices.
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Knowledge of aquatic instructional programs and evaluation standards.
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Thrive in a team environment, enjoy working as a team member as well as independently.
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A strong dedication to community service.
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Ability to promote water safety and drowning prevention through public education and special events with all facility users.
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Ability and willingness to be flexible in a changing work environment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to recognize and act to resolve potential problems proactively.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector check
