The Ottawa River Canoe Club (ORCC) is looking for one (1) enthusiastic person to work as a waterfront lifeguard for the summer camp programs.

Our camps provide a fun camp environment for children and youth to learn fundamental canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard skills and to encourage a lifelong interest in paddling. The camps are designed to provide participants an opportunity to paddle and socialize with their friends in a fun team environment. Campers develop water safety awareness and paddling skills while increasing their confidence on the water. The camp day includes paddling, swimming, on-land active games, crafts, and discovery time. The focus is on summer fun!

Duties: 
The lifeguard will supervise children 6-10 years old and youth 11-14 years old in a day camp environment. Safety is a great concern to ORCC as all of our programs revolve around water, which increases the risk of injury to staff and participants. The lifeguard will perform the surveillance necessary to prevent accidents by administering policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the conduct of campers swimming on our waterfront and performing rescues and first aid necessary for the preservation of life in a team setting. The Lifeguard will ensure that opening and closing procedures are completed to code as it relates to overall safety.

Essential Qualifications (must be able to demonstrate through references):

• National Lifeguard Service certification
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills
• Vulnerable Sector Check* for applicants over 18, a minimum of 2 personal references for applicants under 18*
• CPR-C, AED, and Standard First Aid, Coaching Association of Canada; National Coaching Certification Program; Safe Sport Trained*

*candidates may obtain these certifications after applying but must have them prior to starting the job.

Assets:

• NLS waterfront certification
• Previous job experience lifeguarding on a beach
• Previous job experience as a camp counselor

Term: July & August with additional training days in the evening and on the weekends in May and June (virtual and in-person).  

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday (except long weekends)

Salary: $19/ hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Deadline for application: April 1st