Outdoor Centre Lifeguard

YBC • Gibsons, BC

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Outdoor Education & Events Centre is a key operational pillar of YMCA Camp Elphinstone, running primarily during the Spring and Fall seasons. During this time, the camp welcomes a wide range of participants, including school groups of various ages, adult retreats, private rentals, and large-scale events such as weddings. Lifeguards will play a key role in ensuring the safety, enjoyment, and positive experiences of all participants and staff on the waterfront, delivering high-quality outdoor education programming for elementary and high school students and ensuring a safe waterfront programming experience for all guests. Our waterfront is a central hub at Camp Elphinstone, where lifeguards are expected to serve as positive role models, training and enforcing waterfront safety regulations. Lifeguards ensure that all swimming and boating activities align with BCCA, Lifesaving Society, and YMCA standards, creating a safe and supportive environment for all. As part of the program facilitator team, lifeguards work closely with the Outdoor Centre Coordinators to deliver engaging, participant-centered programming across various areas of camp. Lifeguards receive comprehensive training in all camp programs and are expected to uphold risk management policies and procedures in every activity they lead. Lifeguards are flexible team players who assist as needed in other program areas and contribute to the maintenance of camp facilities through cleaning and crew tasks, helping keep the site in top condition.

Requirements

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C
• NLS (Pool or Waterfront)
• Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card
• Must be available to live onsite at Camp Elphinstone during contract
• Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date
• 3 successful reference checks

Nice To Haves

• Previous transferable work experience or skills from a variety of backgrounds, previous outdoor related experience is an asset
• CANSail Instructor
• Paddle Canada Instructor

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all participants, guests and staff at the waterfront during all swimming and boating activities
• Regularly inspect, maintain, and inventory all waterfront equipment. Report issues to the coordinators
• Provide positive customer service and high-quality experience to all guests and clients from schools, private rentals and retreats, and weddings
• Work with the other members of the program facilitators team to accomplish shared responsibilities
• Assist with general maintenance, cleaning, and site support duties as required for daily operation
• Be in accordance with all provincial, lifesaving and YMCA standards, policies, and procedures
• Ensure all participants and staff follow camp rules, respecting each other and the facility
• Uphold YMCA standards reflecting its mission and values in daily duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed