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Recreation and Sport - Aquatic Attendant-NC101

by City of London

Reference #: 1530-en_US
Position Type: Any
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Nov 09, 2024
City of London

Job Description

File Number:

1530Employee Group:Casual

Service Area:

Neighbourhood and Community-Wide ServicesDivision:Recreation and Sport

?Job Type:

Casual# of Openings:

80

 

Summary:

Aquatic Services provide London families and individuals of all ages with opportunities to participate in unstructured aquatic activities and structured educational programs to teach drowning prevention and water safety.

Role:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Recreation Services, the Aquatic Attendant is responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience for Londoners. This casual position works as part of a team in a public facing fast paced aquatic environment to promote public water safety, involved in drowning prevention events and assists with swim lessons while providing excellent customer service to Londoners.

Job Responsibilities

  • Control the use of pool equipment and amusement devices during recreational swims and facility rentals.
  • Monitor the public while using the wading pools and/or slide during operating hours.
  • Assist in the aquatic Learn to Swim program lesson planning instruction and delivery with guidance from Instructor/guard.
  • Promote public water safety education drowning prevention initiatives.
  • Participate in all training sessions and be able to demonstrate and maintain skills relevant to the position.
  • Clean wading pool prior to filling and empty at the end of the day. Monitor the wading pool until it is completely emptied. 
  • Record and submit timely, neat and accurate documentation including but not limited to bather load, chemical logs, incident and accident reports etc. 
  • Conduct and organize daily games and activities as well as weekly special event days.
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a positive and professional attitude when communicating with participants, parents, the public, and co-workers.
  • Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression and human rights through practices and interactions with community partners, employees, and individuals and support programs and initiatives that reflect this commitment. 
  • Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Health and Safety legislation and programs; actively promote a culture of safety. 
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

 

  • Current Standard First Aid Certificate (prior to the start of employment)
  • Current Bronze Cross or higher Certificate 
  • Current Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor or higher Certificate recommended.
  • Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSPC) (prior to the start of employment)

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to demonstrate good communication, high energy, enthusiasm and continued positive attitude. 
  • Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and customer service skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 
  • High level of comfort in fast paced public facing environments. 
  • Experience working with children, youth and/or adults with special needs an asset.
  • Second language is an asset (please indicate on resume).

Other Information:

Rate of Pay: $16.55 per hour

 

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.  


Phone: 519-661-4930, TTY: 519-661-4889, Email: mycareer@london.ca

 

Application Contact Information

Company Name:   City of London
Company Website: https://careers.london.ca/
Application URL: Click here to apply online