Lifeguard - Pickering Ridge

GoodLife Fitness•Pickering, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard will ensure the health and well-being of members and guests in the pool, whirlpool and on the pool deck. The Lifeguard will closely monitor Aqua Group Fitness classes and Family Swim to ensure the safety of all participants and enforce proper rules. The Lifeguard will respond to emergencies in the pool and on the pool deck and act as first responder if needed. Maintains constant surveillance of members and guests in the pool, whirlpool and pool deck; acts immediately and appropriately to ensure the safety of all participants in the event of emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Enforces pool rules in an appropriate, fair and equitable manner and explain the rationale for the rule(s) when needed. Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. This includes light cleaning and water chemistry testing. Assist in ensuring ongoing equipment and facility maintenance as well as Club cleanliness by communicating any deficiencies to the General Manager without delay. Ensure proper administration and completion of any necessary paperwork.

Requirements

6 months to 1 year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Basic understanding of pool operation and water chemistry
Holder of current National Lifeguard Service’s Lifeguard Certificate, dated no more than 2 years from date of shift, this includes CPR-C
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
Customer focused with interpersonal savvy
Decision making skills
Must be committed to contributing to a culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion and embraces social and environmental responsibility

Responsibilities

Maintains constant surveillance of members and guests in the pool, whirlpool and pool deck
Acts immediately and appropriately to ensure the safety of all participants in the event of emergency
Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
Enforces pool rules in an appropriate, fair and equitable manner and explain the rationale for the rule(s) when needed
Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
Includes light cleaning and water chemistry testing
Assist in ensuring ongoing equipment and facility maintenance as well as Club cleanliness by communicating any deficiencies to the General Manager without delay
Ensure proper administration and completion of any necessary paperwork