Job Description

Staff - Union

Job Category CUPE 116 Aquatic Centre

Job Profile CUPE 116 Aquatic Centre Salaried - Lifeguard/Instructor (Staff)

Job Title Lifeguard/Instructor

Department Lifeguards and Supervisors | Aquatic Centre

Compensation Range $2,973.00 - $3,525.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date September 8, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
The Lifeguard-Instructor performs as a professional team player in providing the best aquatic recreational service to the community. The Lifeguard-Instructor provides supervision of the entire aquatic area (pools, deck, changerooms, steam room, sauna, gym, and viewing areas) as well as aid with the operation and delivery on aquatic and recreation programs, swim meets, and special events. The Lifeguard-Instructor is positive and responsive when dealing with the public and user groups, including varsity, sport and/or club teams, the National Swim Center, student users, rental groups, and members of the community. They will perform a variety of custodial and facility maintenance tasks, and possess a basic knowledge of pool chemistry and operating procedures. Shift work is required for this position, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Organizational Status
Athletics & Recreation (A&R) is a department within the VP Students portfolio, with a strong focus on creating an exceptional UBC student experience. The A&R Department has a team of approximately 125 employees, and is led by a strong cross-unit management team. It services over 60,000 students through recreational programming, 26 varsity teams, and 13 competitive clubs along with thousands of members of the UBC community.

Work Performed

Performs lifeguarding and instructional duties

Performs custodial, operational, and maintenance tasks

Performs administrative duties as assigned, including but not limited to, completing pertinent reports and records regarding swim classes, facility operations, water chemistry, and bather safety

Promotes aquatic safety and ensures that patrons act in compliance with all rules and regulations governing the operations of the aquatic area.

Accepts, handles, and assists the public with any enquiries and/or complaints in a respectful, courteous, and tactful manner; forwards items that cannot be resolved to the Supervisor.

Provides assistance with the operation and delivery of aquatic and recreation programs, swim meets, and special events

Knowledgeable about WorkSafeBC and B.C Health Act regulations and ensures minimum requirements are being met.

Reports all safety hazards, mechanical problems etc. immediately to the Supervisor

Attends and performs all skills related to each scheduled Inservice training session, at the start of each term

Physically capable and fully versed in the aquatic area emergency procedures and prepared to take command in an emergency situation

Follows UBC Aquatic Centre policies and procedures and expectations for staff conduct while presenting a professional image of the facility and UBC Athletics and Recreation

Fills Lifeguarding and Instructing shift vacancies as required.

Performs other duties as assigned

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Safety is the number one priority. Job tasks are generally standardized with ability to choose action within limits defined by information and procedures.

Supervision Received
Under the direction of the Head Guard, Head Instructor and/or designate, the Lifeguard-Instructor provides supervision and performs lifeguard and instructional duties to ensure patron safety.

Supervision Given
None.

Minimum Qualifications

Grade 12 Education and Current National Lifeguard Award - Pool Option (NL), Current Lifesaving Swim Instructor, Current Standard First Aid or equivalent, Current CPR-C and AED Course (recert annually)

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with ones own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and/or experience in lifeguarding, instruction, and first aid

Knowledge and/or experience in pool chemistry and maintenance

Knowledge and/or experience in pool administration, organizational, oral and written skills

Working knowledge of the rules and regulations governing public safety in swimming pools

Projects a professional appearance

Demonstrates initiative, sound judgement, positive attitude, and responsiveness when dealing with the public, user groups, and staff

Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discrete

Sufficient physical and mental stamina to perform in emergency situations

Maintains a level of physical fitness, stamina, and knowledge required to perform all lifeguard and instructional duties

Current criminal record check (current within 2 years) Minimum 16 years of age

Additional Assets:

Previous Lifeguarding and/or Instructional experience

Holds any of the following Certifications:

Aquatic Fitness Instructor (BCRPA, WaterArt, CALA)

Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)

Coaching certificate (NCCP, Skills Coach etc)

I Can Swim

Pool Operators level 1

University of British Columbia