Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Job Description
Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 /hour (2024 Rate)
Reporting to the Supervisor of Active Living & Aquatics, the Aquatics Lifeguard is responsible for the following:
- Participates in all lifeguarding activities.
- Conducts rescue procedures, administration of first aid, operation of public address system and other general lifeguarding duties.
- Maintains constant surveillance creating a safe, supervised aquatics area and maintains complete vigilance to minimize risk.
- Provides care and treatment as required for all minor and major incidents until the arrival of emergency medical services.
- Provides good customer service and engages with participants to provide education about potential hazards and safe practices.
- Performs general pool maintenance and cleaning functions.
- Maintains and cleans pool areas, washrooms, changerooms, grounds and work areas.
- Ensures compliance and control of lifeguard functions.
- Enforces swimming rules and regulations with patrons.
- Maintains complete and accurate records of incidents and accidents, swimming occurrences, missing persons, daily maintenance, opening and closing procedures and any other forms and reports to immediate supervisor for follow-up and takes appropriate action.
- Understands and adheres to all legislated requirements, policies, and procedures, including emergency procedures and Health and Safety Standards.
- Models and practices HIGH FIVE® – Principles of Healthy Childhood Development (Participation, Play, Mastery, Friends, and Caring Adult).
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
The successful applicant will possess:
- Must hold a current and valid Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification; certification must be kept valid throughout employment.
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level certification.
- HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) certification.
- HIGH FIVE® Quest 2 certification is an asset.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
Contact Information
Qualified candidates are requested to forward their resume to hr@king.ca by 4:30 pm on December 20, 2024
Or to Human Resources at 2585 King Road, King City, Ontario, L7B 1A1
Special Instructions
Please visit www.king.ca for full job description.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be notified.
Personal information (PI) is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.0. 2001, c.25 and will be used to facilitate the hiring and recruitment process. Personal information (PI) will be protected in accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Questions about the collection of personal information (PI) should be directed to the Human Resources Department, 2585 King Road, King City, L7B 1A1 or (905) 833-5321.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 191/11 (IASR), and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Township of King will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Township Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.