Lifeguard

What is the opportunity?

Reporting to the Aquatic Operations Coordinator , the Lifeguard is responsible for providing a safe, enjoyable aquatic experience for facility users. This is achieved through active safety supervision, incident prevention and emergency response while lifeguarding as well as providing high quality instruction for a wide variety of aquatic programs. Spend your working hours in a tropical climate, living an active lifestyle and having a ton of fun!

What will you do?

• Lifeguard for children, youth and/or adults, schools, and other community-based groups
• Prevent injuries by providing public education, enforcing safety rules and regulations, and recognizing and responding appropriately in the event of an emergency
• Recognize and respond to incidents requiring first aid or other safety-related concerns
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in and around the water for users by conducting maintenance every shift
• Work with your team and supervisors to remain current on operational procedures, first aid, and rescue skills
• Provide users with the highest quality of customer service and create a valuable and positive experience
• Maintain a positive attitude and always portray a professional image when dealing with the public.

What do you need to succeed?

• Minimum 16 years of age
• A positive and energetic personality who is hard working and team-oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by multi-tasking and efficiently prioritizing workload
• A passion for working with kids and helping our patrons live a healthy lifestyle
• A commitment to ongoing learning and skill development, including the ability to complete monthly fitness and knowledge skills tests, attend all required training and in-service sessions and complete additional courses or certifications as required