Public Swim Assistant - Public Swim Assistant
Description
The Public Swim Assistant volunteers help to provide a safe and fun environment for community members during public swim sessions.
Duties and Responsibilities
In the entrance of change rooms, volunteers will
- Greet patrons as they arrive in the pool area
- Assist with locker usage
- Provide patrons with information and expectations of pool etiquette including proper swim attire, showering, etc. before entering the pool area
Under the supervision and direction of staff/lifeguards, volunteers will
- Help with managing line-up for slides and inflatables
- Assist to keep the pool deck cleared and organized for safety
- Assist in organizing and tidying the lost and found storage area
Minimum Requirements
- Age 14 and over
- Hold a Bronze Medallion certificate
Skills and Experience
- Enjoy interacting with people
- Passionate to help others
- Safety conscious
- Customer service orientated
- Able to accept supervision and follow directions
- Self-motivated
- Energetic
- Reliable
- Team player
Location & Dates
Various locations and dates
Time Commitment
Volunteer schedule is flexible
Application Process
Thank you for your interest. We are currently not accepting new volunteer applications.
For more information, please contact Volunteer Resources at
volunteer@surrey.ca or 604-598-5863.
Step #1 – Eligibility Requirements
To apply to be a volunteer in the Aquatics Service volunteer program, you must be:
- 14 years or older
- Eligible to volunteer in Canada (check your travel documents, if applicable)
- Current Bronze Cross and Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
Step #2 – Apply
- Fill in an application
- Attend an interview
- Submit 2 references
- Complete a Police Information Check
Step #3 – Volunteer
- When all the above steps have been completed, you will be contacted by phone or email by an Aquatics Services program administrator
This process can take up to 6 weeks so we thank you for your diligence and patience. Once you are eligible to volunteer, log-in to your profile at MyImpactPage.com to search and sign up for volunteer activities, confirm shifts and record your hours of service.
Contact us:
Volunteer Resources – 1st Floor West, City Hall
604-598-5863
Volunteer@surrey.ca
Qualifications Required
- Certified - Bronze Cross Must be Yes
- Certified - Swim Instructor Must be Yes
