Head Lifeguard/Instructor - Temporary Full-Time

Town of Tillsonburg•Tillsonburg, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Tillsonburg is seeking a Head Lifeguard/Instructor for a temporary full-time position. This role is responsible for supervising and caring for participants in aquatic programs, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for individuals aged 3 months and up. The position involves providing daily instruction and safety supervision, managing patrons and staff during emergencies, enforcing admission guidelines, and assisting with pool maintenance. The Head Lifeguard/Instructor will also attend staff trainings, act as a Lead Hand in the absence of full-time staff, document incidents, and interact with patrons to address concerns and provide information.

Requirements

OSSD or equivalent.
1 year experience teaching and lifeguarding.
Current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED.
Current National Lifeguard Pool certification.
Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor.
Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructors.
Experience working with children.
Knowledge of all Lifesaving Society curriculum including the Learn to Swim Program, Patrol Program, Bronze Star Family, Emergency First Aid, and Swim to Survive.
Knowledge of MESH application and reporting for daily aquatic records and emergency reporting.
Familiarity with safe work practices and compliance knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, legislation governing public pools, AODA, WHMIS, and Health Regulations.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
Ability to lift up to 80lbs.

Nice To Haves

Advanced aquatic leadership certifications.
High Five Healthy Principles of Child Development certification.

Responsibilities

Provide daily instruction and safety supervision for all aquatic programming.
Demonstrate proficient knowledge of emergency procedures and use of equipment, and take a leadership role to manage patrons and staff.
Enforce admission guidelines during all open swim programming.
Assist in daily maintenance to keep the pool ready for use.
Attend all staff trainings and meetings as scheduled.
Act as Lead Hand to provide deck leadership of swimming instructors, lifeguards, assistant lifeguards/instructors, and seasonal customer service staff when full-time staff are absent.
Accurately document all incidents, near misses, and rescues following established procedures.
Interact with patrons, address concerns, and provide accurate information.
Perform other duties as assigned.