Lifeguard - St Catharines Bunting and Carlton

GoodLife Fitness; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fitness provider in the Niagara Region is looking for a Lifeguard to ensure the health and well-being of members and guests in the pool area. Responsibilities include constant surveillance, emergency care, and enforcing pool rules. Candidates should hold a current Lifeguard Certificate and have experience in related duties. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year experience directly related to the duties.
• Basic understanding of pool operation and water chemistry.
• Holder of current National Lifeguard Service’s Lifeguard Certificate with CPR-C.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance in the pool and deck.
• Provides emergency care and treatment until EMS arrives.
• Enforces pool rules fairly and explains rationale.
• Performs maintenance duties to maintain facility cleanliness.
• Communicates maintenance deficiencies to the General Manager.
• Completes necessary paperwork properly.

Skills

Experience in pool safety

Customer service skills

Basic knowledge of water chemistry

Decision making skills

Education

National Lifeguard Service’s Lifeguard Certificate

Job description

LIFEGUARD

Who is a Lifeguard?

The Lifeguard will ensure the health and well‑being of members and guests in the pool, whirlpool and on the pool deck. The Lifeguard will closely monitor Aqua Group Fitness classes and Family Swim to ensure the safety of all participants and enforce proper rules. The Lifeguard will respond to emergencies in the pool and on the pool deck and act as first responder if needed.

Job Summary :

• Maintains constant surveillance of members and guests in the pool, whirlpool and pool deck; acts immediately and appropriately to ensure the safety of all participants in the event of emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Enforces pool rules in an appropriate, fair and equitable manner and explain the rationale for the rule(s) when needed.
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. This includes light cleaning and water chemistry testing.
• Assist in ensuring ongoing equipment and facility maintenance as well as Club cleanliness by communicating any deficiencies to the General Manager without delay.
• Ensure proper administration and completion of any necessary paperwork

Our Ideal Candidate :

• 6 months to 1 year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Basic understanding of pool operation and water chemistry.
• Holder of current National Lifeguard Service’s Lifeguard Certificate, dated no more than 2 years from date of shift, this includes CPR-C.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Customer focused with interpersonal savvy
• Decision making skills
• Must be committed to contributing to a culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion and embraces social and environmental responsibility

Compensation : $20.00 - $20.00

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.