Lifeguard - The YMCA of Greater Toronto - Toronto, ON

Responsibilities

Ensures that all safety and life guarding procedures are adhered to, and in the event of an emergency respond as trained by the Lifesaving Society and YMCA.

Ensures that members, volunteers and other staff adhere to pool conduct guidelines and maintain order in his/her designated area as a proactive approach to ensuring safety and accident prevention.

Sets up and takes down recreational, program and other equipment as required – at the same time checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).

Completes a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift.

Assists staff team in some cleaning duties related to pool and equipment.

Ensures qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.

Actively participates in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.

In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assists and encourages program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.

Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner

Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Children’s Aid Society.

Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.

Performs other related duties to fulfill commitment to quality programs for all members as assigned from time to time by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Current Certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL) Award, Standard First Aid & CPR level “C”
  


• Previous experience in lifeguarding an asset
  


• Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
  


• Excellent written communication skills
  


• Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
  


• Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, including early mornings, days , evenings and weekends
  


• The position requires the following Association Competencies: advanced competence in : Effective Interpersonal Communications; being Member Focused; fundamental competence in : Ethics and Self-Management; Relationship Building and Partnering; being Results Focused; Teamwork and Collaboration; Valuing Diversity & Social Inclusion.