Student - Lifeguard

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?

The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

• LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
  
• GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
  
• CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!

Information to assist you with the application process is available on the Summer Employment Opportunities website (opens in a new tab).

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps (opens in a new tab) and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations.

Notes:

• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
• The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
• Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Work Description

As a Lifeguard, you will perform lifeguard and swim instructor duties for children and youth, and will have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:

• Ensure the safety and supervision of the pool and occupants.
• Provide children and youth with lessons on how to swim and with instruction on general water safety.
• Provide customer service by maintaining public relations and professional interaction with children and youth, parents, clinicians, and external contractors.
• Maintain filtration system and water chemistry of the pool by conducting chemical tests of the pool several times per day, working with the external contractor for chemicals (limited exposure).
• Maintain water quality by vacuuming and backwashing the pool and monitoring the maintenance and supply of recreational supplies.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage daily assigned work.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):

1. Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).
   
2. Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
   
3. Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
   
4. Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.
   
5. Application: Applications are only accepted online by clicking the "Apply Online" button. Your application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You have experience working with children and youth in a lifeguard capacity.
  
• You apply your customer service, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills to assist clients and work collaboratively within a team environment.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You must currently be certified as a lifeguard (National Lifeguard Services Canada) OR you can obtain certification before the start of employment (if you are currently certified, please include your certification number on your resume).
• You have current certifications in Standard First Aid and CPR OR you can obtain certification before the start of employment.
• You apply your knowledge and experience performing lifeguard and swim instructor duties to teach water safety to children and youth.
• You must be a proficient swimmer and be able to swim at least 300 metres without stopping (required).

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You apply your attention to detail to ensure the safety of children and youth.
  
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.
  
• You apply your discretion and sensitivity skills when working with confidential information.

Other Summer Opportunities

We offer a variety of job types in diverse career fields. See what other summer opportunities are currently available!
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