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 Cross 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
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)
- Hold a current Bronze Cross certificate
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
