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Job Summary: To be responsible for and in charge of the administration and operation of the pool and on site programs.
Machines and Equipment Used: Cash register, safe, first aid and pool testing kits, Point of Sale, training, communications equipment, pool testing kit, recreation equipment rescue equipment and various office equipment.
Season(s): All
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Responsibilities:

  • To be responsible for and in charge of the administration and operation of the pool and on site programs.
  • Opens and closes the facility.
  • Ensures compliance with Ontario Health Regulations and all relevant Policy and Procedure manuals.
  • Ensures that facility and program staff levels are secured.
  • Ensures that all staff are qualified and trained in emergency procedures and skills required of their position.
  • Ensures that facility is appropriately equipped.
  • Executes emergency procedures and uses safety/rescue equipment.
  • Interacts with the public and staff to provide program information.
  • Coordinates, plans, organizes, and implements special events.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program including cash handling.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Plans and implements staff training on site.
  • Performs maintenance/janitorial duties as required, which include but not restricted to change room/washroom cleaning and disinfecting, pool chemistry tests, vacuuming, backwashing, chemical balancing, and pool fouling clean up.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 16 years of age.
  • Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid Instructor certifications.
  • Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification.
  • Current LSSC Aquatic Supervisory Training/Aquatic Management Training or Equivalent (Preferred).
  • Current Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross Examiner (preferred).
  • Current Lifesaving Society Aquatic Supervisor or equivalent (preferred).
  • Current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation 'C' certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • One summers or one fall, winter, spring terms of experience as Instructor and Lifeguard.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.
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