Elm Park Pool – Dollard-Des-Ormeaux – Lifeguard Supervisor

We are currently seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Supervisor in our Lifeguard Team. The period of employment runs from June 7th to September 2nd.

The Lifeguard Supervisor’s key tasks and responsibilities include:

● Lead the supervision of the pool during recreational swim hours with a team of 2-4 lifeguards
● Demonstrate leadership in delivering 3 assigned programs (ex: swim team, aquafit, adult lessons, etc.)
● Provide ongoing leadership, training, and constructive feedback to non-supervisory staff to ensure quality program delivery, teamwork, and a safe and inclusive job environment
● Demonstrate thorough knowledge of policies and practices, including all protocols for safety, first-aid and lifesaving
● Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the pool’s pump system, ensure staff adheres to maintenance protocols
● Oversee the proper maintenance of the pool grounds and facilities. Ensure staff adheres to necessary cleaning protocols
● Support delivery of weekly staff trainings
● Support the delivery of written performance evaluations at the middle and end of the season, in collaboration with the supervisory staff

Qualifications and skills

● Must be bilingual (French & English)
● Must have National Lifesaving Society certification
● Must have 2-3 years of Lifeguarding experience (preferably NAA or ALPS)
● A background in one or more competitive water sports is a strong asset

About Elm Park Pool

For over 55 years, Elm Park Recreation Association (EPRA) remains at the heart of the community. The not-for-profit association provides recreational, water safety and educational services, to promote health and well-being as well as an active lifestyle. EPRA encompasses the needs of the community of all ages (infants to seniors), genders, abilities, visible minorities and cultural backgrounds, including black and other racialized communities.

Managed entirely by volunteers, EPRA strives to attract as many participants as possible by keeping fees as low as possible and affordable for all levels of income. The pool offers swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, water polo lessons and competitive team enrolment. In addition, EPRA is proud to offer leadership programs for tweens and teens, Aqua fitness and yoga classes, special programs for adults, seniors, and individuals with special needs, such as Special Olympics swimmers. EPRA offers free babysitting during Aqua fitness classes. Other activities and events include family BBQs, Breakfast with Santa helping the Pierrefonds Community Project, and Swim-A-Thons where proceeds go to organizations supporting the fight against cancer.