Lifeguard - City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon

About this opportunity

The City of Saskatoon is seeking candidates for 20 casual available part-time Lifeguard positions within the Community Services division, Recreation and Community Development department. This is a CUPE 59 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Skills and experience

Candidates must meet the following education, training, and certification requirements:

• Grade 10 education
• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification (Pool Option)
• CPR Level C
• Red Cross Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care Award
• Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Certification
• Lifesaving Instructor Certification
• Six month's related experience instructing and as a lifeguard preferred

Applicants must also possess the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Knowledge of current lifeguard techniques, including first aid and emergency procedures, and instructional techniques, methods and practices
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers, supervisor and the public
• Ability to demonstrate skills and techniques required and maintain fitness level necessary
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with supervisor, staff and the public
• Ability to apply theory to practical learning situations
• Ability to evaluate and adjust lesson plans to meet the participant needs
• Ability to work with the assigned, designated participant group
• Ability to exercise good judgement and provide direction during emergency situations

Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Recreation Technician 8 and 10, the Lifeguard will perform the following duties:

• Provides instruction using effective and appropriate teaching methodology and safe participant procedures for aquatic programs
• Prepares lesson plans for swimming lessons according to instructional standards
• Completes worksheets, takes attendance, and completes participant progress reports
• Safeguards public admission and rental group activities and responds to emergency situations according to standards
• Participates in the in-service training programs established to maintain fitness levels and lifeguard standards
• Maintains a hazard-free, clean, and safe pool and work area
• Provides education to participants and the public about safety in and around the water, e.g. bulletin boards, handouts and tours
• Conducts daily safety checks of play equipment, emergency first aid equipment, and performs daily water tests
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The team

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces, supporting the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, the good life, for all residents.