Saturday, May 28, 2022
Job Description
Role Summary
Reporting to the Recreation and Leisure Leadership Team, the lifeguard will be responsible for the overall safety of a variety of swimmers utilizing the pool and beach facilities. Other responsibilities will include the maintenance of the pool and beach area to ensure safety and ease of use.
Responsibilities
- Supervise assigned areas to ensure the safety of swimmers
- Ensure that all rules and regulations are adhered to ensuring safety
- Provide first aid treatment as required
- Update the pool log by recording and documenting any incidents
- Open and close the pool, ensuring the safety of all participants while in the pool
- Maintain direct contact with patrons and communicate with them in an effective manner
- Monitor designated pool and beach areas
- Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the pool deck area, change rooms, shower areas and beach front
- Ensure equipment is stored in its proper place, pick up towels and debris, restock towels and straighten chairs
- Conduct facility inspections, complete checklists and advise leader of any concerns found
- Assist guests with questions regarding the resort, activities and general information
- Assist in other areas of the Recreation and Leisure department
- Welcome and acknowledge each guest with a smile, eye contact and a friendly verbal greeting using the guests’ names when possible
- Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
- Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Requirements
- Current National Lifeguard certificate (dated 2 years or less)
- Standard First Aid with CPR certification
- Waterfront National Lifeguard an asset
- ORCKA and/or Pleasure Craft Operators Card an asset
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to work as part of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Contact Information
Visit our Carrers page at
fridayharbour.com.