Section: Recreation Services
Division: Parks and Recreation Services
Department: Community Services
Initial Reporting Location: Gatchell Pool, Nickel District Pool, Onaping Pool, Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre, R.G. Dow Pool
Job Status: Casual part time positions
Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Inside Unit
Hours of Work: Up to 48 hours bi-weekly,
Shift Work Required: Yes (evening and weekend work required)
Range of Pay: Group 3 - $23.67 to $26.97 per hour
The start date will follow the selection process.
A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.
Main Function: To provide swimming instruction and/or perform lifeguard duties.
Characteristic: Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Co-ordinator.
Duties:
1. Instruct and/or lifeguard as required.
2. Ensure that each class or swim receives proper supervision.
3. Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid as required.
4. Always be on deck in uniform, before the public.
5. Complete accident/incident/parent report/complaint forms as required as soon as possible after an occurrence.
6. Be familiar with, and adhere to, sections of the Health Protection and Promotion Act Regulation 565/90, and ongoing amendments which apply to public swimming pools.
7. Ensure all pool equipment is at its proper location and in good condition. Report articles to the Manager of Recreation Services and their designate.
8. Promote the concept of “Leisure Swimming”.
9. Prevent accidents by having a high degree of vigilance, training, fitness, and by educating swimmers on safe water practices.
10. Act as a cashier when required by accepting the appropriate fee and issuing tickets/stamps.
11. Enforce all pool rules.
12. Attend and participate in staff in-service training.
13. Tidy the deck and guard room at the end of each swim period.
14. Conduct water tests if required.
15. Perform janitorial duties as directed.
16. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of City of Greater Sudbury’s (CGS's) Safety Manual and the applicable provincial legislation listed therein.
17. Perform other related duties as required.
Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.
Qualifications
Education and Training:
- Must possess and maintain a current National Lifeguard Service Certificate.
- Must possess and maintain a current Lifesaving Society Instructors Certificate.
- Must possess and maintain a current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. – Level C Certificate from one of the following agencies: Lifesaving Society, Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol.
Experience:
- Up to six (6) months of related experience.
Other Requirements:
- Applicants must be 15 years of age per the Health Protection and Promotion Act for Public Pools.
- Knowledge of the Public Health Act on swimming pools.
- Demonstrate ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner.
- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- French verbal and written skills an asset.
- Satisfactory health, attendance, and former employment history.
- Provide, at own cost, a Criminal Reference Check.
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