Lifeguard & Cashier Summer job
POSITION OBJECTIVE
This position reports to the Sr. Director of Aquatics, Safety Coordinator and Pool Supervisors, and is responsible for promoting a fun and safe aquatic experience for all patrons by providing a healthy aquatic environment. Staff in this position may be assigned to work at the Vaughan Harvey YMCA or at our outdoor locations, Centennial Pool and East End Pool. Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of all swimmers through constant surveillance and emergency response, while Cashiers manage facility access, handle transactions, and provide essential information to members and visitors.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Adherence to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures ensuring a safe environment for children, young people/vulnerable adults; identifying children, young people/vulnerable adults who are suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm; and taking appropriate action to see that such children, young people/vulnerable adults are kept safe at the YMCA and at the outdoor pools.
Adherence to the YMCA Occupational Health & Safety Policy and accountable to work safely at all times, to identify and report hazards, to take whatever measures necessary and reasonable in the circumstances, to protect and promote health and safety.
Serve as a role model to members, volunteers and staff by demonstrating our YMCA values.
Understand, promote, participate and solicit others to participate in YMCA philanthropic, recognition and awareness events and activities in the organization.
Remain on duty as assigned until relieved by proper qualified staff.
Administer first aid in the event of an injury or rescue.
Ensure opening, closing and cleaning procedures are followed at all times.
Assists in cleaning the facilities and equipment; including doing regular changing room checks, washroom checks, and sweeps of the grounds.
Responsible to ensure that the Pool Admissions Standards are met.
Answer all phone inquires.
Keep an ongoing patron count throughout the day.
Ensure rules and regulations are enforced.
Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
Child and Youth Focused - Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth.
Coaching and Development - Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development,
Commitment to Organization Vision and Values - Demonstrates and promotes a
personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA.
Concern for Health and Safety - Acknowledges and understands how to manage and
educate others of risk and harm reduction.
Leadership - Guides, motivates and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes.
Teamwork - Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.
QUALIFICATIONS
A criminal record check and vulnerable record check is required as a condition of employment
Minimum age of 16 years old
Able to work flexible hours
Standard First Aid Level C/CPR
National Lifeguard certification (NLS) * Lifeguard
Bilingualism is required * Cashier
REQUIREMENT
This position shall not, for the duration of their employment, maintain any interests directly or indirectly, as an employee, or act in any other capacity, for any other organization that conducts business which may be perceived as similar to, or in
competition with, The YMCA of Greater Moncton’s business, without obtaining prior permission from the YMCA Department VP or Director. Due to YMCA privacy and ethical business practices, the employee in this position agree to refrain from contacting YMCA clients and members for business purposes after employment termination.