Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (Part-Time)

Altea•Winnipeg, MB

13d•CA$18 - CA$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguards & Swim Instructors are enthusiastic, water loving people who are incredibly attentive and are zealous about upholding a quality Lifesaving Society aquatics program for the members of Altea Active and our community. They are inspired to share their technical knowledge with their clients in an effective, safe, and progressive style. They maintain safety rules, monitor the water for danger, prevent and respond to emergencies. They also maintain records of incidents that occur at the pool. They create a clean, safe, and educational environment for all participants in their program. They have a passion for being creative by developing play-based, age-appropriate activities and lessons while ensuring overall health, safety, and the well-being of all participants in their care. Lifeguards & Swim Instructor may also determine when bodies of water need to be closed to swimmers. These exuberant folks have communication superpowers as they quickly create rapport with children and parents while being mindful and respectful of individual differences. They offer a positive, welcoming environment that delivers fun, enriching and socially engaging activities that stimulate their clients while providing programs to help their clients achieve their aquatic goals. These problem solvers, plan and carry out lessons and activities that are in harmony with the centre’s philosophy. They observe their client’s progression in order to expand growth and development.

Requirements

Current Swim for Life Instructor (LSI) and National Lifeguard (NL) certifications.
All certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
Proof of certifications must be provided prior to commencing.
All team members must have current CPR/First Aid certification prior to start date and must be maintained throughout employment.
A recent Criminal Background Check prior to commencement of training and/or work.
Sunday availability is required.

Nice To Haves

Friendly personality and ability to cultivate positive client relations and retention.
Positive, upbeat, and energetic attitude.
Technical knowledge about the Canadian Red Cross Program.
Good listening and speaking skills to help customers and employees understand direction and recommendations.
Knack for customer service and ability to handle member questions and concerns professionally.
Ability to listen and respond effectively to customer questions and resolve customer problems to satisfaction.
Ability to actively participate and foster an environment that sustains a collaborative approach to working with others.
Ability to remain cool, calm, and collected in pressured situations and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Ability to move at a fast pace and possess good physical stamina as many working hours will be standing, bending, and moving.
Motivated and driven, taking initiative.
Ability to identify opportunities and issues, and proactively act and follow through on work activities to resolve them.
Ownership of time spent and making a difference.

Responsibilities

Maintain safety rules, monitor the water for danger, prevent and respond to emergencies.
Maintain records of incidents that occur at the pool.
Create a clean, safe, and educational environment for all participants.
Develop play-based, age-appropriate activities and lessons while ensuring overall health, safety, and the well-being of all participants.
Determine when bodies of water need to be closed to swimmers.
Create rapport with children and parents while being mindful and respectful of individual differences.
Offer a positive, welcoming environment that delivers fun, enriching and socially engaging activities.
Plan and carry out lessons and activities that are in harmony with the centre’s philosophy.
Observe client’s progression in order to expand growth and development.
Check Members In during family swim.
Opening and closing the swimming areas such as attaching guides and guards, and checking water condition before the pool opens to swimmers.
Take steps to close the swimming area if they determine that conditions are hazardous to swimmers.
Cleaning up walkways around a pool, adding chemicals according to safety guidelines, cleaning and tidying the pool deck before/after each lesson.
Maintaining proper supervision over pool and guest behaviour (scanning, roaming, enforcing rules).
Taking necessary steps to rescue a struggling swimmer.
Organize and plan swim lessons that are age-appropriate.
Maintaining control and safety over class.
Handling member questions and concerns.
Filling out worksheets (attendance, progress).
Properly filled out report cards ready to be handed out the last day of swimming lessons.