Day Camp Lifeguard

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Day Camp team where every day is different and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

The role of Day Camp Lifeguard maintains a safe aquatic environment at all times meeting YMCA and regulatory requirements. The role provides supervision and support to participants while promoting a positive and engaging camp experience. The role contributes to the overall success of camp programs through collaboration with staff and commitment to safety and well-being.

In this role you will:

• Ensure that all safety and lifeguarding procedures are followed and respond to emergencies as trained by the Lifesaving Society and YMCA
• Ensure members volunteers and other staff adhere to pool conduct guidelines and maintain order in designated areas to proactively prevent accidents
• Complete a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift
• Set up and take down recreational program and other equipment as required ensuring all equipment is safe and in good repair and immediately reporting or removing any damaged equipment
• Assist the staff team with cleaning duties related to the pool and equipment
• Collaborate with program members volunteers and YMCA staff to assist and encourage participants to access additional appropriate programs offered at the location
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings arrive on time and actively participate to contribute to the development of all camp staff
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures are followed and maintained and contribute to the cleaning safety and maintenance of camp sites
• Ensure qualifications and certifications required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times
• Act as a positive role model for campers and fellow staff by embodying YMCA values policies procedures Day Camp guidelines and Ontario Camping Association standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: National Lifeguard (NL) Award Standard First Aid & CPR level C
• Previous experience in lifeguarding is an asset
• YMCA Day Camp experience is an asset
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort including lifting up to 50 lbs. by bending carrying pushing and pulling (e.g. canoes kayaks)
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with families staff and volunteers
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a group of children
• Minimum 17 years old by December 31st
• Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCAs Mission Vision and Values
• Focus on the health safety and wellbeing of all children youth and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable Relationship-Builder Improvement-Orientated Team Player & Leader Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people helping them grow lead and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services such as health and fitness licensed child care camps employment and immigrant services education and training and services for youth families and seniors. Learn more in ourstrategic plan Greater Togetherwhich outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour Indigenous Peoples disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest however due to the volume of applications we receive we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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