Job Opportunities
Aquatic Staff

Aquatic staff are responsible for supervising the pool area and providing a safe, enjoyable experience for pool users.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. We promote these principles and are committed to providing a safe environment – A Positive Space – by treating all people with dignity and respect.

Job Details

Term:

Fall/Winter - 2018-19 - Hiring complete

Scheduled Hours:

4 - 20 hours per week

Salary:

$15.46/hour

  • Directly supervise pool patrons while in the pool and on the deck to ensure patron safety
  • Prevent injuries by identifying, minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviours
  • Enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them.
  • Recognizing and responding quickly and effectively to all emergencies
  • Administer first aid as needed
  •  Open and close pool area
  •  Inspect the pool and deck prior to opening and report any unsafe conditions
  • ·Monitor pool chemistry through regular pool tests and complete records
  • ·Participate in regular in-service training

  • Current National Lifeguard Certification
  • Current Standard First Aid
  • Successful completion of pre-employment lifeguard skills test
  • Maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance).
  • Maintain university provided training (post hiring – AED, Health and Safety courses)
  • If instructing, LSS Instructors/Trainer/Examiner certification also required

Hiring for 2018/19 is complete.  Hiring for summer 2019 and academic year 2019/2020 will begin in January 2019.

For more information please contact the Aquatics Coordinators at 905-525-9140 x27526, or

e-mail Debbie Marinoff Shupe at marinof@mcmaster.ca