Waterpark Lifeguard

GetHired, Inc.; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid certification training

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Job summary

Americana Conference Resort & Spa is seeking a lifeguard to educate the public on pool safety, enforce rules, and supervise pool areas during weekday day shifts. Responsibilities include rescuing swimmers in danger, providing emergency care until EMS arrives, monitoring scheduling, answering patron inquiries, and keeping the deck clear.

Qualifications include Some High School, current National Lifesaving Society Certification, and current First Aid & CPR-C; prior lifeguard experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Must hold current National Lifesaving Society Certification and First Aid/CPR-C.
• Some high school education required; prior lifeguard experience is a plus.
• Ability to work weekday day shifts and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Educate the public on pool safety and enforce pool rules.
• Follow facility scheduling, programming and services and assist guests.
• Rescue swimmers in danger and provide emergency care until EMS arrival.
• Inspect lifesaving equipment daily and report malfunctions.
• Keep deck area clear and monitor for unsafe behavior.

Skills

Emergency response

Lifeguard surveillance

Rescue techniques

Follow directions

Stamina

Flexibility

Education

Some High School

National Lifesaving Society Certification

First Aid & CPR-C Certification

Job description

**COMPETITIVE WAGES | PAID CERTIFICATION TRAINING | FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING | EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS**

**WEEKDAY DAY SHIFTS ONLY**

Primary Responsibilities:

• Educate the public towards safe and enjoyable aquatics by informing patrons of and enforcing pool rules and health regulations.
• Be knowledgeable of facility scheduling, programming and services.
• Follow up on any patron inquiries regarding the facility and services.
• Know potential pool hazards, watch for weak swimmers, etc.
• Be alert and vigilant, ensuring that your designated area receives the best supervision possible. Keep conversations to a minimum, keeping eyes on the pool even when conversing. Never leave assigned area without relief, except in case of emergency.
• Rescues swimmers requiring assistance or in danger of drowning.
• Provide emergency care and treatment to guests as required until emergency medical services arrives when necessary.
• Keep deck clear of obstructions.
• Deny access to individuals with open sores, rashes, evident communicable disease, or who exhibit unsafe behaviour.
• Check all lifesaving equipment each day before opening the facility and immediately report any malfunctions to manager or supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Manager.

Professional Qualifications:

• Some High School
• Current National Lifesaving Society Certification
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C Certification
• Previous experience is an asset

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• Ability to follow verbal and written direction
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work flexible shifts

The Americana Conference Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated.

This job posting is for a prospective opportunity within the company.