Position: Lifeguard

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Head of Aquatics

Starting date: ASAP

Salary: $21.20 - $25.00 per hour

St. George’s School is seeking lifeguards to work various part time shifts.

- Pool opening hours: 5:15am - 10:00pm.
- - Shifts range from short 3-4hr to 8hr, mornings, daytimes, and evenings.
- - Weekdays and some weekends
- - Starting ASAP, either on a short-term or long-term basis.

Qualifications will include:

- Minimum two years full time lifeguard experience, with knowledge and practice of lifesaving, lifeguarding, and first aid.
- - National Lifeguard Service (pool option), CPR Level C, and Standard First Aid Certification.
- - WHIMS, Pool Operator, or other Aquatic operations related certification not required but considered an asset.
- - WSI or other Aquatic teaching certifications are considered an asset.
- - Sound knowledge of the rules and regulations governing safety in an indoor aquatic facility.
- - Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of customer service situations in an aquatic facility.
- - Ability to make appropriate decisions in an emergency situation.
- - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- - Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
- - Reliable and responsible,



with proven ability to use good judgment.
- - Ideal candidate will enjoy working in a school setting.
- - Key competencies and EQ in the following areas: self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social expertness, initiative, and accountability.

Responsibilities will include:

- Ensuring the safety of swimmers and guests using the pool during all Junior and Senior School aquatics classes, practices, special sessions, staff swims, and user group rental bookings.
- - Performing all levels of first aid as needed from simple minor issues through to managing major emergencies.
- - Following Pool Operations and Safety manual guidelines.
- - Performing and recording pool chemistry water tests.
- - Assisting with regular daily light maintenance, cleaning and related work as needed and directed by the Head of Aquatics.
- - Maintains an ‘eyes and ears’ approach to overseeing the entire pool facility as the primary and often solo guard.
- - Potential to assist with pool operations duties and/or teaching assistance pending qualifications.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

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