Lifeguard

Job summary

Lead and instruct recreational, fitness, and sports activities, supervise staff and participants, and ensure activities are conducted safely. Maintain equipment and records, coordinate events, support clients with special needs, and provide first aid or emergency assistance when required.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Wet/damp In/on water At heights Noisy Work setting Rural area Swimming pool/centre Recreational or cultural centre Responsibilities Tasks Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques Keep logs and maintain records Schedule activities Supervise staff Train staff Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities Maintain and repair sports equipment Prepare reports Understand principles of group dynamics Leading/instructing groups Leading/instructing individuals Provide lifestyle awareness information Assist clients/guests with special needs Ensure health and safety regulations are followed Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required Instruct and supervise trainees Participate in staff meetings Supervision 5-10 people Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Red Cross Swimming Instructor/Life Saving Certificate Aqua Fitness Instructor Certificate National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate First Aid Certificate Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information Own transportation Public transportation is available Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

What you’ll do

Lead and instruct recreational, fitness, and sports activities, supervise staff and participants, and ensure activities are conducted safely. Maintain equipment and records, coordinate events, support clients with special needs, and provide first aid or emergency assistance when required.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. Listed credentials include swimming instructor/lifesaving, aquafitness instructor, National Lifeguard Service, and first aid certificates; the role also requires supervising 5–10 people.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Lifeguarding
• Swimming Instruction
• Water Safety
• First Aid
• Aquafitness Instruction
• Staff Supervision
• Staff Training
• Recreational Program Planning
• Group Leadership
• Sports Equipment Maintenance
• Health And Safety Compliance
• Emergency Response
• Recordkeeping
• Report Writing
• Client Support
• Communication

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector