Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Job Description
Under the direction of a permanent staff member, the Lifeguard & Swim Instructor may be responsible for some or all the following tasks:
- Safe and effective supervision of the pool and pool area as outlined in Campus Recreation SOPs and rules and regulations of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
- Ensure the areas within pool enclosure are safe and clean, with equipment kept orderly and stored correctly after use.
- Completion of bi-hourly water chemical readings and patron counts.
- Provide effective instruction for aquatic programs.
- Demonstrate all physical skills; provide physical and verbal feedback during practice and evaluation periods.
- Ensure safety of participants during instruction.
- Communication with appropriate staff regarding issues as needed.
- Complete all administrative tasks for each class such as attendance records.
- Perform water rescue and first aid when necessary.
- Must attend and successful complete quarterly in-service training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of all York University required trainings, included but not limited to WHMIS, AODA and Health and Safety Training.
- Current National Lifeguard certificate (as per Lifesaving Society, Ontario Branch) Standard First Aid with CPR C (as per Regulation 1101, WSIB) from one of the following national partners Lifesaving Society, Red Cross and St. John Ambulance.
- Current aquatic instructor award from recognized service provider (Lifesaving Society). Current Standard First Aid with CPR C from one of the following national partners Lifesaving Society, Red Cross and St. John Ambulance. Red Cross Instructors can complete the e-learning transfer clinic prior to starting.
- All awards must be current from May 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022 inclusive
- Ability to communicate with others to explain and share information.
- Ability to provide instruction and support others in developing knowledge or skills.
- Ability to understand and demonstrate instructions, policies & procedures.
- Ability to take initiative and demonstrate leadership skills.
- Ability to exercise judgement and decision making.
Contact Information
Andrew Geimar
Coordinator, Aquatics, First Aid & Sport Clubs
Athletics & Recreation
YORK UNIVERSITY
102 Tait McKenzie Centre
4700 Keele Street
Toronto ON • Canada M3J 1P3
T 416.736.5185
andrewge@yorku.ca
Special Instructions
- Vulnerable Sector Police check required.
- Ability to lift/move/carry equipment or material of varying weights.