Shadow Lifeguard
Shadow Lifeguards gain meaningful experience supervising the pool deck, assisting with First Aid, learning about equipment and deck set ups, meeting facility specific needs, working on activities to improve their skills as Lifeguards, and being part of a dynamic team. As supervisors mentor and evaluate their contributions, volunteers in this role may have the opportunity to become employed as Lifeguards with Saanich Recreation.
Responsibilities:
- Commit to regular shift attendance
- Attend an orientation session
- Assist with First Aid
- Welcome, engage, and interact with patrons and staff
- Supervise water and pool deck
Qualifications:
- 15 years old or older
- Current NL - Pool and Waterpark Option Awards
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C; AMOA
- Excellent communicator
- Enjoy working with children and able to hold appropriate boundaries when interacting with them
- Enthusiastic, organized, and willing to learn
- Proficient in the English Language
- Willing to complete a Police Information Check
Commitment and Schedule:
One Fun Swim shift per week (2-3 hours)
Contact:
Connor Reiter
Program Technician: Aquatics
Saanich Commonwealth Place
connor.reiter@saanich.ca
250-475-3502
