Head Lifeguard/Instructor - Temporary Full-Time

• Provide daily instruction and safety supervision for all aquatic programming.
• Proficient knowledge of emergency procedures and use of equipment, and ability to take a leadership role to manage patrons and staff in area.
• Enforce admission guidelines during all open swim programming.
• Assists in daily maintenance as required to keep the pool ready for use.
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings as scheduled by Aquatics Supervisor or designate.
• When full-time staff are absent, act as Lead Hand to provide deck leadership of swimming instructors, lifeguards, assistant lifeguards/instructors and seasonal customer service staff.
• Accurately documenting all incidents, near misses, and rescues following established procedures.
• Interacting with patrons, addressing concerns, and providing accurate information to bathers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• All Lifesaving Society curriculum including the Learn to Swim Program, Patrol Program, Bronze Star Family, Emergency First Aid, and Swim to Survive.
• MESH application and reporting for daily aquatic records and emergency reporting.
• Required administration for teaching swimming. Recording progress, completing test sheets and report cards in a timely manner.
• Aware of safe work practices relating to job responsibilities and have a working compliance knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, legislation governing the public pools, maintaining compliance with AODA, WHMIS and Health Regulations as it relates to the work environment.

• Providing instruction and lifeguarding supervision for all programming at the Tillsonburg Community Centre and Lake Lisgar Waterpark.
• Leading water fitness programming.
• Providing exemplary customer service to all patrons and members.
• Endeavor at all times to work as a team with supervisors and fellow staff members.
• Report all accidents/incidents, problems or concerns.

• Assist with staff substitutions if required.
• Perform other duties as required and designated by the Aquatics Supervisor or Aquatics Coordinators.
• Work evenings and weekends.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Lift up to 80lbs.

• OSSD or equivalent.
• 1 year experience teaching and lifeguarding.
• Current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED.
• Current National Lifeguard Pool certification.
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor.
• Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructors.
• Experience working with children.
• Advanced aquatic leadership certifications an asset.
• High Five Healthy Principles of Child Development an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends when required.

Town of Tillsonburg