lifeguard

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• Wet/damp.
• In/on water.
• At heights.
• Noisy.

Work setting:

• Rural area.
• Swimming pool/centre.
• Recreational or cultural centre.

Tasks:

• Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques.
• Keep logs and maintain records.
• Schedule activities.
• Supervise staff.
• Train staff.
• Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events .
• Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs.
• Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities.
• Maintain and repair sports equipment.
• Prepare reports.
• Understand principles of group dynamics.
• Leading/instructing groups.
• Leading/instructing individuals.
• Provide lifestyle awareness information.
• Assist clients/guests with special needs.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment.
• Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required.
• Instruct and supervise trainees.
• Participate in staff meetings.

Supervision:

5-10 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Red Cross Swimming Instructor/Life Saving Certificate.
• Aqua Fitness Instructor Certificate.
• National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Public transportation is available.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.