WNW Aquatics - Assistant Lifeguard

Category: Seasonal (June-September) 

Reports to: Operations Manager 

JOB PURPOSE: 

Assistant Lifeguards will work all over the facility guarding pools and slides. They may also be required to provide basic first aid and respond to emergency situations. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Guard pools and slides in a professional and diligent manner
• Enforce facility rules and policies
• Provide basic first aid and respond to aquatic emergency situations as required.
• Monitor supply inventories and alert their manager of any potential replenishment needs
• Provide exceptional guest service to park visitors
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete reports and daily operations form as required
• Attend scheduled in-service training sessions
• Responsible for making sure all team members comply with the company values and are completing our mission 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Guest focused
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Trustworthy
• Goal oriented
• Self-starter 

OTHER FUNCTIONS: 

All other duties that is assigned or necessary in order to support the Operations Department and the park as a whole. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, staff levels, or technical developments) arise. 

 
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• Valid Bronze Cross
• Must complete and pass in-house training prior to the opening season
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate + Standard First Aid Level C (or equivalent) certificate
• Certifications in AED, supplemental O2 delivery, or airway management are an asset
• Must be 15 years of age 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This position requires occasional work in or around wetness, confined spaces-cramped quarters, heights, noise, detergents/chemicals, mechanical hazards, moving objects, fumes/odours, dust, mists, gases, or vibrations. The noise level is generally moderate. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to sit and/stand/and walk for long periods of time throughout the day
• Requires occasional lifts and carries up to 60 pounds
• Requires manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, hand/eye coordination, hearing and speech 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

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