Grande Prairie Public School Division

Invites applications for

LIFEGUARD

CRYSTAL PARK SCHOOL

COMPETITION NUMBER: S2627-049

Permanent Full-Time Position, 35 hours per week

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

The Grande Prairie Public School Division is seeking a Lifeguard for Crystal Park School. The Lifeguard ensures the safety of staff and students at Crystal Park’s aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. The successful candidate requires the skills to apply lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques , and the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Qualifications and Experience :

- One (1) year of experience as a crew chief or in an aquatic leadership role.

- Experience in pool operations.

- Other combinations of education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered .

Required Credentials:

- High School Diploma .

- National Lifeguard Service (NLS) award .

- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C .

- AEC (Aquatic Emergency Care) .

- Transportation of Dangerous Goods training .

- WHMIS Certificate .

- Water Safety Instructor, Adapted Aquatics (an asset) .

- Maintain membership in the Lifesaving Society .

- Must maintain all relevant certifications .

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain constant surveillance of staff and students in the pool; act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of staff/students in the event of an emergency.

- Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

- Create pool schedule and then monitor , update, and communicate changes on an ongoing basis.

- Test water chemistry and complete routine chemical additions daily.

- Maintain inventory and order required supplies such as pool chemicals,



first aid items, and pool equipment.

- Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports.

- Update and maintain Aquatic Procedure Manual.

- Other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is commensurate with training and experience and can be found in the GPPSD Non-Instructional Staff Collective Agreement.

As part of your total compensation package, eligible employees will also receive:

- A comprehensive advantages package, 100% paid for by the Division, designed to enhance your work and family life.

Which includes Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Vision Benefits, Health and/or Wellness Spending Accounts

- Paid time off for sick days and family needs days as per the Collective Agreement

Your application should include:

- completed online profile

- cover letter

- detailed resume

- three references with current contact information

​We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. GPPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews.

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A current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check must be provided as a condition of employment.

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