Lifeguard

(Job ID#2022.41SS)

Department: Community Services

Division: Recreation Services

Location: The MURC/Georgina Leisure Pool

Status/Hours of Work: Sessional

Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Date Posted: February 15, 2022

Date Closing: Ongoing

Come work with us!

Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for monitoring and supervising facility swim times, facility swim tests, emergency rescues and first aid as required, completion of accident/incident reports, and promoting a friendly environment through public education and rule enforcement. For full details, please see job description attached.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 16 years of age minimum.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR “C”.
• Current AED certification.
• Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certificate.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC), deemed as satisfactory by the Town.

How to apply:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, identifying the Job Title and Job ID#. Please apply by visiting the www.georgina.ca/careers no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. The assessment process may include a practical test and/or interview.

Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment

The Town of Georgina is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Team if you require an accommodation(s) and we will work with you to meet your needs throughout any stage of the process. Please be advised that this information will be treated in a confidential manner.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only selected applicants will be contacted.

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Further information concerning the collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Manager, Town of Georgina, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON L4P 3G1 (905) 476-4301

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Lifeguard

Division: Active Living and Aquatics Supervisor

Department: Community Services

Employee Group: Sessional

Reports To: Active Living and Aquatics Supervisor

Position #: SS2

Primary Function:

Responsible for monitoring and supervising facility swim times, facility swim tests, emergency rescues and first aid as required, completion of accident/ incident reports, and promoting a friendly environment through public education and rule enforcement.

Supervision Received:

Aquatic Supervisor, Aquatic Programmer, and Head lifeguard.

Working Procedures:

• Be aware of and comply with all admission policies, regulations and legislations pertaining to the operations of an aquatic facility.
• Supervises pool and deck areas at all times to standard set by the Ministry of Health, Lifesaving Society and the Town of Georgina.
• Enforces rules through public education.
• Performs or assists with emergency rescues or first aid as necessary.
• Fills out accident/ incident reports as required.
• Attends and participates in all staff training sessions.
• Keeps up to date by checking staff bulletin boards and logbooks to be informed of new information and procedures.
• Fully dressed in staff uniform during all assigned hours.
• Prepared to work flexible hours, including shifts and weekends.
• Suggest ways in which to improve aquatic programs.
• Reports any facility safety hazards to supervisor on duty or full-time staff.
• Assists with general pool and area upkeep and cleaning as required.
• Promotes positive public relations at all times, enforcing pool rules firmly and tactfully.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that are in accordance with job responsibilities or necessary departmental or corporate objectives.
• Qualifications kept current.
• Ensures all standards of Lifesaving Society, National Lifeguard Service and Standard First Aid are being followed.

Skills/ Knowledge Requirements:

• 16 years of age minimum.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR “C”.
• Current AED certification.
• Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certificate.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC), deemed as satisfactory by the Town.