Under the guidance of a Program Coordinator and Wading Pool Supervisor/Director, you are responsible for the daily operation of the wading pool program within the City’s parks. You follow all guidelines, policies & procedures including all safety guidelines set by the branch. This includes ensuring the park is well maintained and safe for users, guarding of participants in the wading pool/area, light maintenance, monitoring water quality levels, delivering of age-appropriate activities and events, administrative duties, and responding to public inquiries. Work is performed in accordance with related legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Note: minimum age of 15 years is required for this Summer Student job.
High School Student – Minimum Grade 10
Note: Student must be returning to school in the fall
No related experience is required – Some experience working with children (babysitting, after school programs, L.I.T. program, volunteer experience) is an asset
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Understanding the development and recreational needs of children
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to execute park programs for children, youth and persons with disabilities in a park environment
- Ability to provide safe supervision in a wading pool environment
- Ability to operate required tools/equipment
- Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures
- Ability to work in a team setting or independently
- Maintain a fun and safe environment
- Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and programming skills
- Good organization skills
- Sound judgment in difficult situations
- Must be able to relate to children and be a good role model
- Must be tactful, kind and patient
- Must be calm under pressure
- Must be creative and resourceful
- Must be reliable and trustworthy
- Must be flexible and enthusiastic
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to work well in a team environment
- Enjoy working with the public
- Wear designated uniform (hat, whistle, footwear)
- Good physical condition (ability to stand for long periods of time)