Calypso Aquatics - Lifeguard

Calypso Parc Inc; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

February 21, 2025

Calypso is Canada’s biggest and best waterpark facility. Located in the Eastern Ontario region, halfway between Ottawa and Montreal, it's the summertime fun place to be!

Candidates must have their own transportation. There is no public transit to the park.

Department: Aquatics

Availability: Monday to Sunday, various operational hours and holidays

Position Type: Seasonal

Reports To: Supervisor Aquatics

• FREE pass to the park, FREE parking,
• 2 free day tickets each month of operation,
• 25% discount on passes & tickets.
• 35% discount on retail and food.
• End of season staff awards

LIFEGUARD

DESCRIPTION

Lifeguards are responsible for the safety and security of our guests who are using the aquatic attractions throughout the park. In addition, they provide on site first aid and first response to injury and illness as it happens anywhere in the park.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guard pools and slides in a professional and diligent manner
• Enforce facility rules and policies
• Provide basic first aid and respond to emergency situations
• Monitor supply inventories and alert the manager of any potential replenishment needs
• Provide exceptional guest service to park visitors
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and maintain care and control of rescue equipment and radios.
• Complete reports and daily operations form as required
• Attend scheduled morning training sessions

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Guest focused
• Team player
• Trustworthy
• Goal oriented
• Ability to converse in English and French is an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Valid NLS certificate
• Must complete and pass in-house orientation training both online and in-person prior to the opening season
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate
• Valid CPR Basic Rescuer Level C certificate
• Certifications in AED, supplemental O2 delivery, or airway management are an asset
• Must be 16 years of age

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• This position is outdoors in all summer weather
• This position requires frequent work in heat and sun.
• This position requires occasional work in or around water, proximity to patrons, fumes/odors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand/or walk for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Must be able to work outdoors in the park at various locations
• Requires manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, eye/hand coordination, near vision, hearing and speech.
• Requires occasional kneeling and bending.
• Requires occasional walking, reaching above shoulder, pushing and pulling.
• Requires occasional lifts and carries up to 50 pounds.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, staff levels, or technical developments) dictate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CALYPSO WATERPARK IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE