Lifeguard
Contract Dates: June 27th – Aug 26th, 2010

Position Summary
The Lifeguard is responsible for supervising waterfront activities. In addition, the Lifeguard is responsible for assisting in the planning and leadership of base camp activities.

Position Duties
At the waterfront and challenge courses:
Ensure that lifeguarding standards (Life Saving Society, Alberta Camping Association, etc) are maintained when the waterfront is in use.
Carry out the implementation of YoWoChAs Centre waterfront emergency procedures as required.
Assist in pre-service and in-service staff training on waterfront policies and procedures.
Maintain the physical waterfront area on a daily basis in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
Ensure all lifesaving equipment is in the appropriate locations and ready for use.
Ensure shoreline and swim area lake bottom is clean and free of debris, weeds, garbage, etc.
Ensure boats and equipment is stored properly when not is use.
Ensure all boats are functional, and have equipment required by law
Report any equipment damages or losses to Programme Technician.
Remove all unsafe equipment from service until repaired.
Assist in or complete equipment repairs as needed.
Other Duties:
Ensure campers are properly supervised during waterfront activities
Assist other staff to plan and deliver waterfront programmes (e.g. during cabin activities, Discoverer rotations)
Assist in the planning and delivery of all-camp programmes
Assist in the administration and maintenance of the centre as assigned
Complete set-up and clean-up tasks before and after summer camp sessions
Perform in other positions as required
Write a report on waterfront programmes to be completed prior to the last week of summer camp

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required
16 years of age by commencement of camp programme
current Standard First Aid and CPR
current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification
programme delivery experience in a waterfront setting
Pleasure Craft Operators Card

Notes
üon site residence is a requirement of this position
üevening work is a requirement
ühours of work will vary; programme hours are usually 7:45am to 9:30pm, starting Sunday at 6pm until Friday at 5:30pm
üAll successful candidates are required to submit a Criminal Reference Check and an Intervention Record Check from Alberta Children’s Services.

How To Apply…
Send your cover letter, resume and three references to:
Andy Merchant, Programme Technician
Box 313 Fallis, Alberta T0E 0V0
Fax: (780) 892-2888
Andy.merchant@ywcaofedmonton.org
www.ywcaofedmonton.org