Lifeguard

Job summary

Position: Lifeguard Department: Athletics Reports to: Head of Aquatics Starting date: ASAP Salary: $21.20 - $25.00 per hour St. George’s School is seeking lifeguards to work various part time shifts. Pool opening hours: 5:15am - 10:00pm. Shifts range from short 3-4hr to 8hr, mornings, daytimes, and evenings. Weekdays and some weekends Starting ASAP, either on a short-term or long-term basis. Qualifications will include: Minimum two years full time lifeguard experience, with knowledge and practice of lifesaving, lifeguarding, and first aid. National Lifeguard Service (pool option), CPR Leve…

Job details

Position: Lifeguard Department: Athletics Reports to: Head of Aquatics Starting date: ASAP Salary: $21.20 - $25.00 per hour St. George’s School is seeking lifeguards to work various part time shifts. Pool opening hours: 5:15am - 10:00pm. Shifts range from short 3-4hr to 8hr, mornings, daytimes, and evenings. Weekdays and some weekends Starting ASAP, either on a short-term or long-term basis. Qualifications will include: Minimum two years full time lifeguard experience, with knowledge and practice of lifesaving, lifeguarding, and first aid. National Lifeguard Service (pool option), CPR Level C, and Standard First Aid Certification. WHIMS, Pool Operator, or other Aquatic operations related certification not required but considered an asset. WSI or other Aquatic teaching certifications are considered an asset. Sound knowledge of the rules and regulations governing safety in an indoor aquatic facility. Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of customer service situations in an aquatic facility. Ability to make appropriate decisions in an emergency situation. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and cooperatively. Reliable and responsible, with proven ability to use good judgment. Ideal candidate will enjoy working in a school environment. Key competencies and EQ in the following areas: self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social expertness, initiative, and accountability. Responsibilities will include: Ensuring the safety of swimmers and guests using the pool during all Junior and Senior School aquatics classes, practices, special sessions, staff swims, and user group rental bookings. Performing all levels of first aid as needed from simple minor issues through to managing major emergencies. Following Pool Operations and Safety manual guidelines. Performing and recording pool chemistry water tests. Assisting with regular daily light maintenance, cleaning and related work as needed and directed by the Head of Aquatics. Maintains an ‘eyes and ears’ approach to overseeing the entire pool facility as the primary and often solo guard. Potential to assist with pool operations duties and/or teaching assistance pending qualifications. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: careers@stgeorges.bc.ca

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• email · Preferred

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