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Lifeguard - YMCA Geneva Park Site

posted by YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka - Camp Kitchikewana on 11/26/2010

 

Situation:

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka can trace back its roots more than 100 years.  Currently, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka serves over 60,000 people in Simcoe County and District of Muskoka and Parry Sound in Central Ontario. 

With a staff complement in excess of 700 full and part-time people, combined with more than 3,000 volunteers and donors, and an operating budget of $24 million, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka serves over 19,000 annual members and participants through its seven centres in Barrie, Collingwood, Innisfil, Midland, Orillia, Parry Sound and Wasaga Beach.  Our Innisfil Centre opened in the fall of 2008 with great success, and we are in the early development stages of a new 75,000 square foot YMCA centre in Barrie to open between 2010 and 2012.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka has 45 licensed YMCA Child Care Centres providing services to greater than 3,000 families, making it the largest Child Care provider in the region.  Over 45,000 day campers and 800 residence campers register in our summer programs.  More than 15,000 people are served through leadership development, outdoor education and family programs at YMCA Geneva Park, and staff counsels over 20,000 people in several employment centres and programs across our region, including Huntsville and Parry Sound.  Newcomers to our area receive guidance in settling into their new life in Canada, through our YMCA Newcomer Services program. 

Our YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka works hard to ensure children and families have the tools, the knowledge and the services to remain healthy and safe. The YMCA promotes positive health messages and opportunities for children and their families to live healthy and active lifestyles.

As our Mission Statement affirms, “The YMCA is a charity that excels in strengthening our communities by providing opportunities for all to grow in Spirit, Mind and Body.”  Our Vision is to be recognized as the community leader in lifelong health and personal growth.

 

Nature and Scope

Reporting to the General Manager, Family Camp Coordinator, Summer Program Coordinators, and the Swim Dock Supervisor, the Lifeguard  is responsible for providing swimming instruction, aquafitness classes and lifeguarding in a lakefront setting. This position would require the staff to live on site at YMCA Geneva Park, accommodations and food will be provided. This position would include a specific daily shift in a program area with 55 minutes off for lunch and evening program responsibilities twice a week. This position would receive one day off for each week worked.

 

YMCA Geneva Park is a Leadership Development, Outdoor Education, Camping and Conference Services site of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. Since 1908 YMCA Geneva Park has been providing family leadership experiences throughout the summer months.

 

Who are we looking for at YMCA Geneva Park?

We are looking for staff that will demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision and values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. Staff will be working in a team environment and will acknowledge and value team members’ skills, experience, cultural background, knowledge, creativity and contributions. Staff will be positive role models and will demonstrate responsible behaviour at all times. All staff will commit to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development.

We are looking for people who are excited about building valuable relationships with the children, youth and adults with whom they interact and lasting friendships with fellow staff.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide swimming instruction, aquafitness classes and lifeguarding in a lakefront setting
  • Creating special swim events for Family Camp Program
  • Maintain, foster and create positive relationships for YMCA Geneva Park participants through formal and informal initiatives.

 

Qualifications:

 

  • NLS and LSS, Red Cross or YMCA Instructor certification
  • Experience in lifeguarding guarding is an asset
  • Current CPR and Standard First Aid Certification until end of contract date
  • Current Criminal Reference Check
  • Excellent communication skills

 

Salary: $205.00 - $230.00 per week  

Placement: Seasonal Contract - June 6, 2009- September 5, 2009


Competencies:

Commitment to Organization Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and an appreciation for the mission, vision, values and strategic outcomes of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.

 

Coaching and Development: Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development.

 

Leadership

 

Planning and Organizing: Establishes a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short and long term work goals.

 

Problem Solving: Identifies an issue and works towards a solution.

 

Teamwork:  Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximal organizational effectiveness.

 

Initiative:  Does the right thing at the right time without being asked.

 

Integrity:  Demonstrates responsible behaviour at all times and maintains high ethical standards.

 

 

If you are interested in this position please send a letter of application and

resume to:

Jim Pomeroy

YMCA Geneva Park Family Camp Coordinator

RR #6

Orillia ON, L3V 6H6

Fax: (705) 325-8411

E mail: jim_pomeroy@ymca.ca