Lifeguard

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Wet/damp
• In/on water

Work setting

• Fitness centre
• Swimming pool/centre
• Military base or location
• Recreational facility/institution

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
• Ensure safety of rescuers and victims at accident scenes
• Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
• Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
• Prepare reports
• Leading/instructing groups
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Provide lifestyle awareness information
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
• Red Cross Swimming Instructor/Life Saving Certificate
• National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Wellness program