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Casual Lifeguard

nCompetition #25-022-705n

The Town of Ponoka is currently recruiting casual lifeguards.

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Position Summary The Lifeguards reports to the Recreation Coordinator and take daily direction from the Aquatic Lead.

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Lifeguards work with colleagues in the Aquaplex to provide quality services to internal and external customers. The team’s work will collectively support the Vision of the Town of Ponoka: To be a thriving community with a hometown feel.

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This position supports the team by performing lifeguarding and custodial work, involving responsibility for the safety of all users of a public swimming facility. The Lifeguard follows the established Town of Ponoka policies and procedures to provide a safe, clean, fun environment while adhering to its vision, mission, and values.

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Typical Duties and Responsibilities

n1. Maintenance Requirements:n

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- Clean the aquatic area, change room, and staff room.
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- Work in accordance with WHMIS, Town Health and Safety, and safe work practices.
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- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance.
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- Report on and attend to all incidents, first aid, and work orders, etc. with proper documentation delivered to the Aquatic Lead.
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- Communicate with the Aquatic Lead (or designate) on matters pertinent to their shift.
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n2. First Aid:n

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- Provide first aid to patrons and other staff.
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- Must maintain minimum requirements and stay current on skills and knowledge.
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- Complete all appropriate documentation for first aid and incident reporting before leaving shift.
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n3. Swimming/Fitness Instructionn

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- Provide swimming lessons.
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- Conduct and develop lesson plans for swimming instruction.
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- Evaluate students’ performance during instruction and maintain records of performance and attendance.
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- Provide screening for patrons unsure of their water safety level.
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- Provide fitness instruction or advances aquatic programming when qualified.
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n4. Lifeguarding:n

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- Promote a positive perspective and relationship between the public and the Town.
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- Provide lifeguarding at the level of National Lifeguard Certification.
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- Maintain a safe and enjoyable setting for patrons.
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- Maintain fitness level and current certifications at all times.
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- Must be able to perform all skills of National Lifeguard Certification at all times.
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- Interact with the public in a positive way to educate patrons in safety issues and model appropriate behavior in a pool environment.
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- Handle complaints and suggestions in a positive manner.
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- Attend and participate in in-services.
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- Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the aquatic facility.
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- Ensure adequate guarding is in place at all times as per LSS and facility guidelines/procedures.
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n5. Other:n

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- Ensure public compliance with facility safety procedures and deal with patrons’ questions and concerns regarding swimming lessons and pool schedules.
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- Undertake other duties as assigned by the Aquatic Lead.
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nMinimum Requirementsn

Education

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Completion of Grade 10

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Other

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- Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification
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- Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care (includes CPR C)
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- Current Lifesaving Swim Instructor (LSI) Certification
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- Satisfactory background screening is required for this position including a Criminal Record
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nCheck and Vulnerable Sector Checkn

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- Professional demeanor with excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
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nCompetencies To be effective in this position, an individual will:n

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- Demonstrate integrity: honesty, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
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- Display a strong commitment to serving the community.
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- Aim for excellence, striving for the highest quality in all that you do.
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- Be respectful to others and treat them the way you would want them to treat you.
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- Maintain transparency and open communication within the organization, as well as between the community and the Town’s government.
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nWorking Conditionsn

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- Varying levels of physical effort, including moderate lifting (up to 25 kg), sitting, walking, standing, pushing and pulling, reaching, and carrying. Repetitive motion of office tasks.
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- May interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives
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- Details pertaining to the physical demands of the position can be found in the Physical
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nDemands Analysis included with the Town’s Health & Safety Program.n

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📌 Casual Lifeguard (Ponoka)
🏢 Town of Ponoka
📍 Ponoka