Aquatic Head Guard

*Training in higher Levels is encouraged but not mandatory

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of work experience as a Lifeguard
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in pool operation
• Aquatic Certifications including:
  1. LSS Swim Instructor (WSI transfer also acceptable)
  2. LSS ASI ***
  3. LSS SEE Auditor *
  4. National Lifeguard Certification or equivalent
  5. LSI, FAI, & NLI
  6. FAI(T), LSI (T), & NLI(T) *
  7. Pool Operator I & II
  8. Pool Operator Instructor ***
  9. Aqua Fitness Instructor **
  10. Aqua Fitness Instructor Trainer **
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (Red Cross, St. John’s, or Aquatic Emergency Care)
• Completion of WHMIS
• Advanced with Microsoft Office Suite
• Satisfactory background screening is required for this position including a Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Welfare Check
• A Class 5 Driver’s License with a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Must be able to perform and lead junior staff through stressful situations
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate patience and understanding of differing learning styles when mentoring staff and administering public programming
• Must be able to perform under stressful situations and model appropriate behaviour in the aquatic environment
• Must be outgoing and confident while demonstrating superior public relations skills
• Be comfortable educating patrons and staff in matters of safety and policy
• Excellent leadership and public relations skills that inspire and motivate staff and volunteers to perform at their best
• Communicate effectively and diligently while reporting
• Demonstrate a positive, collaborative, and coachable attitude while willing to learn and grow
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and ownership of actions
• Possess good time management and delegation skills
• Proven ability to give and receive constructive criticism
• Demonstrate a high degree of personal initiative while working independently
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous training and professional development opportunities staying current with industry trends to deliver effective and compliant programming
• Able to work as a dependable team-member while contributing to leading a team-based work environment
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions