Job Description

Position Overview The Aquatics Team in the Faculty of Kinesiology is currently seeking a Recurring Part-time Head Lifeguard. This position will report to the Aquatic Manager, with leadership and direction from the Aquatic Supervisor. Schedule will consist of early morning or late evenings, and occasional weekends. Scheduled training and in-service days are mandatory and will be conducted at least three times per year. Summer months will vary. Last minute call out and dangerous or stressful conditions are possible in this position. A key element of the Head Lifeguard position will be acting as the lead lifeguard. This role will have many hours on the pool deck actively supervising the facility. The Head Lifeguard will be responsible for pool operations day to day as well as during shutdowns. This will include using tools, adding chemicals, wearing PPE and repairing issues. Staff recruiting, training, mentoring are key in this position. The Aquatic Centre has 30-50 lifeguards plus 5-10 certification instructors. The Head Lifeguard will assist with leading, managing, and mentoring the team. The Head Lifeguard will perform a variety of administrative work including assisting clients, working in our registration system and staff paperwork. Teaching lessons and certification courses is a requirement in this position. Position Description Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Assisting the Manager and Supervisor with staff interviews, and new staff references checks and training
• Conducting on-going staff training
• On deck mentoring, coaching and training for lifeguards and instructors
• Proofing, monitoring and editing Aquatic Centre schedule
• On deck supervision of the instructional programs
• Complete inventories and assist in ordering materials and chemicals
• Providing customer service, fielding client concerns, educating parents and family about the aquatic programs
• Help monitor the Aquatic Centre general email and voice mail accounts, fielding and responding to client and staff requests, concerns and complaints
• Inputting, updating and monitoring all course information into the online registration system accurately
• Marketing, brochure submission, posters, and website management
• Conducting daily filter room surveys and a facility walk around to check for any safety concerns
• Performing mechanical duties including but not limited to filter tank backwashes and overhauls, monitoring chemical system and adding chemicals
• Responsible for receiving chemical shipments and deliveries as per the Alberta Transportation of Dangerous Goods requirements
• Ensuring that all staff are following required safety guidelines as per the SDS, WHMIS, TDG, OHS and in-house protocols
• Annual Shutdown projects
• Equipment repair or maintenance
• Acting as an Emergency Fire Warden
• Clerical and Filing duties
• Completing reports including incident, accident and problem solving sheets

Qualifications / Requirements:

• 2-5 years' experience in the aquatic environment as a lifeguard and swim instructor is required
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience is required

Must have the following current aquatic credentials:

• National Lifeguard - Pool OR Red Cross Pool Lifeguard
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• Standard First Aid OR Aquatic Emergency Care (taken within the past TWO years)
• CPR Level C (taken within the past ONE year)
• Pool Operators level I or II is an asset
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer is an asset
• Lifesaving Society Instructor/Examiner Status is an asset
• First Aid Instructor is an asset

Application Deadline: August 31, 2022 We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted. Additional Information This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Operational / Administrative Job Family, Phase 2. To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Faculty of Kinesiology. The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. About the University of Calgary The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.