Employment

Campus Recreation

Posting Dates: Thursday, March 22, 2018 - 00 to Friday, May 11, 2018 - 00

Number of Positions: 1

Hourly Rate: $15.00 to $17.54

Duration: Part-time (less than 24 hours/week)

Job Description:

Number of Positions: 1 or more based on operational need

Various shifts: days, evenings, and weekends

Affiliation: CUPE 2626-1 Lifeguards

Hourly Rate: $15.00 to $17.54 per hour, dependent on shift worked (2018 summer rates of pay)

Duration: Part-time work (up to 40 hours/week) available

Job Summary:

• Performs the surveillance necessary to ensure the safety of all aquatic centre users.
• Prevents accidents by enforcing health regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the aquatic centre.
• Performs rescues and first aid necessary for the preservation of life in a team setting.
• Teaches aquatic instructional programs outlined in the Sports Services curriculum.
• Completes administrative and support tasks including pool tests, attendance, incident reports, instructor report cards, facility maintenance tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor
• The position requires the flexibility to work morning, day, night and/or weekend shifts at the aquatic centre.

Essential Qualifications:

• Age: Minimum 16 years of age
• Current Aquatic Certifications:
  • Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard: Pool Option
  • Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED from one of: Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Ski Patrol or St. John Ambulance
  • Lifesaving Society Airway Management or an equivalent oxygen therapy certification
  • Aquatic Instructor Certification (Lifesaving Instructor preferred (Swim or Lifesaving))
  • Advanced aquatic qualifications considered an asset
• Working knowledge relative to an aquatic and sport environment
• Past experience working in an aquatic setting
• Ability to handle the stress of an emergency situation
• Excellent public relations and customer service skills
• Experience in using computer systems and software such as Windows, Word processing, spreadsheets/databases, e-mail and Internet
• Responsible, organized and excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Bilingualism – French and English (spoken, read and written) considered an asset

• The successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) to the satisfaction of Sports Services.

Send resume to:

• Resume and Certifications: Please send your resume and list of aquatic certifications to aquatics@uottawa.ca ; Subject line: Lifeguard / Sauveteur
• Skills Screening: The Aquatic Coordinator will contact the applicant to set up a skills screening.
• Interviews: Successfully screened candidates may be asked for interview.

 

We thank all candidates for applying. We will only contact candidates selected for further consideration.