lifeguard
- Dawson Creek, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Security and safety
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
Monitor aquatic and recreational activities to ensure safety, and provide emergency or first aid assistance when needed. Lead and instruct individuals and groups, supervise and train staff, maintain equipment and records, and coordinate recreational programs and events.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. Listed credentials include Red Cross Swimming Instructor/Life Saving, Aqua Fitness Instructor, National Lifeguard Service, and First Aid certificates; a criminal record check, driving record check, and vulnerable sector check are also specified.
Skills
- Lifeguarding
- Swimming Instruction
- Water Safety
- First Aid
- Emergency Response
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Recreational Program Planning
- Sports Equipment Maintenance
- Record Keeping
- Report Writing
- Group Leadership
- Client Support
- Health and Safety Compliance
- 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
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Equipment Maintenance
- Group Dynamics
- Special Needs Assistance
- Criminal Record Check
- Driving Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check