Lifeguard Part-time Job

Location:

Aquatic Centre, Montpetit Hall 020, 125 University PRV, Ottawa, ON, K1N6N5

Posting Dates:

August 16, 2024 - August 26, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

# of Open Positions:

25

Various shifts:

days, evenings, and weekends

Affiliation:

CUPE 2626-1 Lifeguards

Hourly Rate:

$16.55 - $16.55

 

Duration:

Part-time work (up to 24 hours/week) available)

 

Job Summary:

• Performs the surveillance necessary to ensure the safety of all aquatic centre users.

• Prevents accidents by enforcing health regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the aquatic centre.

• Performs rescues and first aid necessary for the preservation of life in a team setting.

• Teaches aquatic instructional programs outlined in the Sports Services curriculum.

• Completes administrative and support tasks including pool tests, attendance, incident reports, instructor report cards, facility maintenance tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor

• The position requires the flexibility to work morning, day, night and/or weekend shifts at the aquatic centre.

 

Essential Qualifications:

• Age: Minimum 16 years of age

• Current Aquatic Certifications: o Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard: Pool Option

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED from WSIB approved provider Lifesaving Society Airway Management or an equivalent oxygen therapy certification

• Aquatic Instructor Certification (Lifesaving Instructor preferred (Swim or Lifesaving))

• Advanced aquatic qualifications considered an asset

• Working knowledge relative to an aquatic and sport environment

• Past experience working in an aquatic setting

• Ability to handle the stress of an emergency situation

• Excellent public relations and customer service skills

• Experience in using computer systems and software such as Windows, Word processing, spreadsheets/databases, e-mail and Internet

• Responsible, organized and excellent time management skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Bilingualism – French and English (spoken, read and written) considered an asset

 

Police Records Check: Selected candidates will need to provide proof of a vulnerable sector police records check.

The University of Ottawa, often referred to as uOttawa or U of O, is a bilingual public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on 42.5 hectares directly to the northeast of Downtown Ottawa across the Rideau Canal in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood.