Location
Fort McMurray, AB | Canada
Job description
Fort McMurray, AB
Part-time
$26.45/hour
Position Type : Part-time
Number of Positions : 4 Probation Rate: $26.45 Job Rate : $27.56 CUPE Posting Date: March 4, 2024 CUPE Closing Date: March 11, 2024LOCATION: Fort McMurray, AB REQUISITION NUMBER: 2021496
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
- Performs preventative lifeguarding duties in accordance with national standards and internal policies and procedures.
- Prevents injuries by providing public education and responds appropriately when first aid treatment and/or emergency response/rescue is required.
- Maintains the general cleanliness and safety of the aquatic center area including change rooms and immediately rectifies unclean and/or potentially hazardous conditions in a proactive nature, whenever possible.
- Carries out opening and closing procedures appropriately.
- Completes reports accurately and in a timely manner.
- Organizes and leads games and activities for members and guests.
- Sets up, takes down and safely stores equipment and bulkheads according to a prearranged schedule and does so in a timely and cooperative manner.
- Provides exceptional service to aquatic center users.
- Conducts routine safety inspections.
- Coach, mentor and develop lifeguards- in-training and volunteers.
- Performs wrist band checks.
- Will attend all scheduled in-service training and perform monthly skills.
- Establishes and maintains a cooperative/collaborative working relationship with other departments within the RRC through positive actions and communication.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience
- Current Intermediate First Aid ( Standard First Aid) with CPR C/AED Certificate
- Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of lifeguarding principles and practices.
- Knowledge of aquatic instructional programs and evaluation standards.
- Thrive in a team environment, enjoy working as a team member as well as independently.
- A strong dedication to community service.
- Ability to promote water safety and drowning prevention through public education and special events with all facility users.
- Ability and willingness to be flexible in a changing work environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to recognize and act to resolve potential problems proactively.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector check
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