Summer Student - Aquatic Lifeguard
Requisition ID: 5960
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Multiple Positions
Affiliation: CUPE Local 503 - Aquatics
Salary Information: $15.500 per hour (2022 rates of pay)
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Application Close: 01/09/2023
JOB SUMMARY
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.
You are responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons using aquatic facilities. You monitor the conduct of patrons, prevent accidents and respond to emergencies by administering the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the City of Ottawa and of certifying bodies to ensure the safety and enjoyment of patrons in an aquatic environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Student - Grade 10 minimum
No related experience is required
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- City of Ottawa and Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services departmental policies, guidelines and directives
- City of Ottawa emergency response procedures
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in a team setting or independently
- Maintain a fun and safe environment
- Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and programming skills
- Good organization skills
- Sound judgment in difficult situations
- Emergency response skills and knowledge of specialized lifesaving equipment
- Able to handle the stress of an emergency situation and react appropriately
- Must be able to relate to children and be a good role model
- Must be tactful, kind and patient
- Must be calm under pressure
- Must be creative and resourceful
- Must be reliable and trustworthy
- Must be flexible and enthusiastic
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures.
- Must be able to work well in a team environment.
- Enjoy working with the public.
- Physically fit and able to participate in recreation activities
- Proper attire and footwear
- Capable of safe lifting techniques
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.