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lifeguard
- Dawson Creek, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Wet/damp
- In/on water
- At heights
- Noisy
- Rural area
- Swimming pool/centre
- Recreational or cultural centre
Tasks
- Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
- Keep logs and maintain records
- Schedule activities
- Supervise staff
- Train staff
- Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
- Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
- Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
- Maintain and repair sports equipment
- Prepare reports
- Understand principles of group dynamics
- Leading/instructing groups
- Leading/instructing individuals
- Provide lifestyle awareness information
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment
- Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
- Instruct and supervise trainees
- Participate in staff meetings
- 5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Red Cross Swimming Instructor/Life Saving Certificate
- Aqua Fitness Instructor Certificate
- National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Vulnerable sector check
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise recreational, fitness, and sports activities, including instructing groups and individuals and supporting participants with special needs. Monitor activities for safety, provide emergency or first aid assistance when needed, supervise and train staff, and maintain equipment, records, and reports.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. Listed credentials include swimming instruction or lifesaving certification, an aqua fitness instructor certificate, a National Lifeguard Service certificate, and a first aid certificate; the posting also lists criminal record, driving record, and vulnerable sector checks.
Skills
- Lifeguarding
- Swimming Instruction
- Water Safety
- First Aid
- Emergency Response
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Recreational Program Planning
- Sports Equipment Maintenance
- Recordkeeping
- Report Writing
- Group Leadership
- Client Support
- Health And Safety Compliance
- Oral Communication
- Teamwork
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Security & Safety
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Lifeguard
- Swimming Pool
- Water Safety
- Swimming Instruction
- Red Cross Swimming Instructor/Life Saving Certificate
- Aqua Fitness Instructor Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Emergency Response
- Recreational Programs
- Sports Activities
- Fitness Activities
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Health And Safety Regulations
- Special Needs Support
- Sports Equipment Maintenance
- Recordkeeping
- Report Writing
- Group Dynamics
- Criminal Record Check
- Driving Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check