Summer Student - Aquatic Supervisor

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 overseeing the aquatic facility, programs and staff in the absence of City full-time staff. You: ensure that staff follow, and programs fall in line with, all guidelines, policies and procedures; work with the Program Coordinator in developing and providing training, staff scheduling and mentoring of staff; and ensure the safety and enjoyment of patrons in an aquatic environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Post-secondary Student - completion of second year college or university

Two years or more of related experience is required

• 500 hours of Lifeguarding
• 500 hours of Instructing in an Aquatic environment

City of Ottawa Parks & Recreation Core Training is desirable

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable City of Ottawa Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services departmental policies & procedures. 
• Understanding the developmental and recreational needs of children.
• AODA - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (legislated training required by 2010)
• City of Ottawa cash handling procedures
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance. 
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.
• City of Ottawa cash handling procedures is desirable

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates supervisory and strong leadership skills
• Experience and demonstrated ability to train, supervise and evaluate staff
• Conflict resolution and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage simultaneous demands.
• Ability to operate any required tools/equipment
• 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
• Must have knowledge of aquatic programs and standards
• Must 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. 
• Demonstrates teamwork and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams.
• Physically fit 
• Proper attire and footwear
• Capable of safe lifting techniques