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Part-Time Aquatic Co-ordinator
Part-Time PIC
Swim Instructor correct answers Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor Lifesaving Society
Swim Instructor Emergency First Aid Instructors Standard First Aid
National Lifeguard (Pool Option)
Lifeguard correct answers National Lifeguard (Pool Option) Standard First Aid
16 years of age
Aquatic Specialty Instructor
Aquatic Examiner correct answers NO Emergency First Aid Instructor
YES Specialty Award (i.e. Synchro Instructor)
YES Life Saving Society Examiner - Bronze Cross
APA correct answers Bronze Cross
Standard First Aid
14 years of age
Gatekeeper correct answers Standard First Aid
14 years of age
Wading Pool Attendant correct answers Lifesaving Society Wading Pool Attendant
Bronze Cross or NLS (Pool)
Standard First Aid
16 of age preferred
Aqua Fitness Instructor
Specialty Aqua Fitness Instructor correct answers Standard First Aid
Aquafitness Certification
Aqua Fitness Instructor Specialty Certification
Part-Time Program Clerk
Recreation CSP
Facility Attendant correct answers Standard First Aid
16 years of age preferred
If qualifications are not submitted prior to the deadline date correct answers - staff will be
deemed ineligible for employment and will only be considered for employment when all
qualifications required for their position have been submitted.
- if staff fails to meet the required deadlines they will be considered to fill any vacancies after
necessary qualifications have been submitted, making them once again eligible for employment
- staff will be informed of any district-specific information regarding the Qualification
Submission Procedures by their direct supervisor.
,Certifications Expectations [Staff] correct answers - keep required certifications "current",
inform supervisor of new or expired ones;
- present original certifications or Find A Member printout prior to working first shift;
- no grace periods and staff cannot work with expired qualifications
- staff may be asked at any time to produce their original certification card or Find A Member
Printout with Verification code
Certifications Expectations [PIC] correct answers - copies of certifications kept on file and dates
of expiry documented
- only original certifications used to verify certifications
- ensure all staff they supervise are correctly certified for the function they are performing
- no grace periods and staff cannot work with expired qualifications
Synchro and Aqua fitness instructors Expires correct answers 3 years for synchro; 2 years for
aqua fitness
CPR-C Expires correct answers 3 years
Lifesaving Society, NLS, Bronze Cross Expires correct answers every 2 years
Staff Training correct answers Lateness is equivalent to absence (no exceptions);
Use of masks and gloves encouraged;
Demonstrate skills to highest lifesaving and instructing certification;
Failure to meet standard will be de-scheduled;
Upon successful completion of training, the staff will be eligible for placement in remaining
available shifts.
NEO (New Employee Orientation) correct answers must be completed prior to the start of first
shift;
People First (AODA standards); Reporting Suspected Child Abuse;
Health and Safety Orientation (WHMIS);
New Aquatic Staff Orientation correct answers New staff must attend annual training before the
4th week of the session;
Content: staff manual (full review of content), staff reporting hierarchy (Director, Manager,
Supervisor, Community Recreation Programmer), expectations of staff in instructional and
leisure programs, review of emergency procedures in instructional and leisure settings (including
roles for Assistant Instructors, volunteers, deck staff and support staff), Admittance policy and
wristband policy, City policies as appropriate, facility orientation (see facility orientation
section), pay schedule, sign in procedures, staff manual, uniform requirements, program
schedule, site-specific requirements, general information about the neighbourhood and
customers.
Facility Orientation correct answers - All employee receive orientation before commencement of
first shift;
, - Facility orientation is to be completed 2 times per year for each employee;
- Individual who conducts the pool orientation: Pool In-Charge, Aquatic Coordinator or full-time
staff member who is familiar with the specifics of the facility
- Facilitator must fill in the Facility Orientation Form
- content: facility inspection, knowledge of the building, danger areas such as slippery areas and
blind spots, emergency and lockdown procedures, scanning zones, replacement procedures,
spinal boards, unique design features, and sign in procedures, chemical storage, and general
storage; also guarding a slide issues, design issues, etc.
Annual Training correct answers attend once a year, prior to the commencement of the 4th week
of session;
Summer training must be completed prior to July 4th, 2014
Content: REO (Returning Employee Overview, workplace safety, policies and procedures, staff
manuals and handbooks, health and safety, customer service, instructional skills, lifeguarding
skills, program management, resuscitation, spinals, first aid, and emergency procedures.
Annual Instructional Training correct answers Attend once a year, prior to the commencement of
the 4th week of session;
Content: administrative paper work, class management, safety supervision, teaching strategies
and techniques, behaviour management/guidance, adapting to meet the need of special
populations, instructional emergency procedures and incident reports.
Annual Aquatic In-Charge and Pool Operator Training correct answers This standard mandatory
training for in charge staff reinforces core responsibilities and expectations while providing
information that all in-charge staff need in order to function effectively. Basic maintenance and
chemistry will be covered. There will be a separate module of hands-on mechanical systems and
maintenance/cleaning for staff for which these duties are job requirements. Staff are required to
attend training prior to the commencement of the 4th week of the session.
Annual Gatekeeper and non0aquatic certified staff training correct answers Designed for staff
that do not hold aquatic certifications but work in an aquatic environment (e.g., gatekeepers,
recreation customer service representative, facility attendant, and administrative assistant, this
standard mandatory training will teach staff roles, responsibilities, and expectations both in
regular duties and emergency situations. Staff are required to attend training prior to the
commencement of the 4th week of the session.
Seasonal training correct answers Under the leadership of the Community Recreation
Programmer;
Attendance elsewhere must be arranged through and authorized by CRP;
Staff are to Attend Seasonal Training prior to the commencement of the 4th week of each season.
(Summer training must be completed on or before July 4th, 2014)
Content: workplace safety, policies and procedures, staff manuals and handbooks, health and
safety, customer service, instructional skills, lifeguarding skills, program management,
resuscitation, spinals, first aid, and emergency procedures.
