lifeguard

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Swimming pool/centre
• Recreational or cultural centre

Responsibilities

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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Red Cross Swimming Instructor/Life Saving Certificate
• Aqua Fitness Instructor Certificate
• National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player