The Canada Games Aquatic Centre (CGAC) is a community centre for wellness and active living. With aquatic amenities, a fitness facility, massage therapy, and other offerings onsite, there is something for all ages and abilities to enjoy. Featuring the only 50-metre pool in the province, the facility hosts public swims and other gatherings for the communities of the Fundy region, along with sport tourism events that contribute to the local economy. The organization is also one of the largest providers of swimming lessons in New Brunswick.

Governed by the Saint John Aquatic Center Commission, the CGAC is a registered charity that is subsidized through the Fundy Regional Service Commission.

The CGAC provides lifeguarding for four beaches in Saint John: Lily Lake (Rockwood), Fisher Lakes (Rockwood), Dominion Park Beach, and Little River Reservoir.

Positions Available:

· Beach Lifeguard – June 26 to Sept 2

· Beach Captain – June 26 to Sept 2

Please note that all Beach staff are required to attend one of two mandatory trainings, which will be offered on the following dates:

· June 16: 8:00am-6:00pm

· June 22: 8:00am-6:00pm

Under the direction of the Aquatics Manager and Duty Managers, the Beach Lifeguards and Beach Captains ensure the safety of patrons who use the beach area at the four beaches where the Canada Games Aquatic Centre provides lifeguarding services: Lily Lake (Rockwood), Fisher Lakes (Rockwood), Dominion Park Beach, and Little River Reservoir. They are required to keep track of their qualifications and ensure they remain up to date. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of all users of the beaches by actively supervising swimmers in the marked swimming areas, providing first aid when necessary, and conducting any tasks outlined by their supervisors to ensure the beach is safe and prepared for any users of the area. They are also required to set up the beach at the beginning of the shift and tear down the equipment at the end of the shift.

The Beach Captain provides onsite leadership for the team of lifeguards working at their location. In addition to the duties outlined above, they are responsible for ensuring all staff are at the beach on time and remain onsite for the full duration of their shift. The Beach Captain is the primary point of contact onsite for City of Saint John workers and Aquatic Centre management staff. Additionally, they are responsible for keeping track of sign-in sheets, first aid supplies and equipment, and for notifying the appropriate personnel if anything is missing/broken. The Beach Captain is also responsible for assisting in finding replacements for staff who have called in sick.

Summary of Duties

· Treat patrons and coworkers with courtesy and respect

· Oversee all beach users and enforce beach rules

· Educate users on safety practices and requirements

· Maintain records required by the Canada Games Aquatic Centre’s policies, including beach attendance, water/beach conditions, weather conditions, and incidents

· Be familiar with the beach hours of operation

· Ensure required equipment is in good order and in position for the start of the beach shift

· Remain composed and professional

· Be easily identifiable as the beach guard on duty by wearing the required Beach Lifeguard uniform

· Be available to respond to incidents/first aid or public relations when on float (not active scanning duty)

Required Qualifications

· National Lifeguard (beach) Certification

· Standard First Aid with CPR-C/AED

· Beach Captains must have a minimum of two summer seasons of beach lifeguarding experience

Assessed Qualifications

· Reliable (Suggest adding)

· Integrity

· Initiative

· Strong oral communication skills

· Strong leadership abilities

· Good judgment

· Works cooperatively and amicably with others

· Discretion

· Understands the Canada Games Aquatic Centre’s purpose and operations

Preferred Qualifications

· Preference may be given to bilingual (English/French) candidates

· Experience working at beaches

Compensation

· $15.60-$17.00 per hour

Conditions of Employment

· Current acceptable Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks

· Must maintain certifications

· Available to work one of the predetermined Summer Schedules

· Required to work at least one weekend day

· Those who require minimal days off will be prioritized for scheduling purposes

How to Apply and Deadline

Please apply electronically by submitting your resume to [email protected] and clearly indicate that you are applying for the Saint John Beach Lifeguard or Saint John Beach Captain position. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2024.

The Canada Games Aquatic Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.