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Date Opened :  November 17, 2011

Job Title :          Assistant Guest Services Coordinator 

Term :               May 2012 to September 2012

Location :          MacTier, ON    

 

Summary

Ensures waterfront safety.  Ensures all waterfront equipment is in working order on a daily basis.  Works with other Assistant Waterfront Coordinators and the Waterfront Coordinator with the safety of the waterfront at all times.
 

Essential Duties entail (but not limited to:)

  • Ensure all waterfront equipment and waterfront vehicles is accounted for and in good working order on a daily basis, when not, it must be recorded and reported to the manager or program supervisor as soon as possible.
  • Ensure highest quality of boating (canoes, sailboats, kayaks and motor boats) instructions by training, scheduling, and supervising boat drivers and lifeguards.
  • Assist with managing and maintaining daily waterfront and water vehicle records.
  • Work closely with the Waterfront Coordinator to ensure the highest level of waterfront safety possible by coordinating all waterfront search procedures, staff training and practices.
  • Ensure all waterfront programs are ready for the daily programs 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
  • Establish and enforce safety procedures among staff, volunteers and guests.
  • Take part in all assigned change over duties.
  • Ensure that all waterfront equipment comply with standards by conducting a daily check.
  • Follow up with any repair equipments.
  • Familiarize boat drivers with the boats and the lake; train all boat drivers with CNIB procedures.
  • Ensure once a week maintenance of all centre waterfront equipment and reporting problems to waterfront coordinator.
  • Help teach waterskiing, sailing, canoeing, etc. to staff.
  • Maintain constant vigilance on the waterfront, particularly lifeguard actions/roles as well as other staff and volunteers when the Waterfront Coordinator is unavailable.
  • Provide clear direction to lifeguards, highlighting specific zone and duty coverage in the absence of the Waterfront Coordinator.
  • Take an active role in preseason and on going lifeguard and staff training for life guarding and non-life guarding staffs.
  • Maintain a positive role model at the waterfront and at camp site.
  • Participate in all dining room duties.
  • Participate in all assigned evening programs.
  • Participate in all waterfront and non-waterfront training.
  • Assist with the programming during waterfront time, boat cruises, waterfront games, etc.
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Qualifications: (Education, Training, Experience) 

  • Current Pool NLS Certification, for duration of contract.
  • Current Waterfront Certification, for duration of contract.
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C”, for duration of contract.
  • Current Police Record Check.
  • Pleasure Craft Operator Certification.
  • G-Class Driver’s License is an asset; current Driver’s Abstract.
  • Related work experience in a leadership role.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to resolve conflict and take a lead role in emergency situations.
  • Demonstrate positive behavior towards guests and visitors.
  • Ability to be a role model for lifeguards and other team members.
  • Ability to work in a team setting and provide leadership to others.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Supervising experience is an asset.
  • Experience instructing and overseeing water safety is an asset.
  • First Aid and Bronze Cross Instructor/Examiner an asset.
  • Ability to follow all protocols during any waterfront emergency.
  • Ability to train and use of rescue boat and paddle boards.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and shifts.
  • Must be willing to share accommodations with one other staff person.
  • Must be willing to meet and follow all uniform and attire guidelines.
  • Ability to work in an outdoor environment for long periods of time.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
 
Salary Range : As per salary scale
Closing Date : Position will be filled on an on going basis up to March31

Please send application to: lakejoe@cnib.ca
and quote the job title in the subject line.

Please send cover letter and resume, and mention how you learned of this position. Although we thank you for your interest, we would appreciate no phone calls please. 
 
We thank all applicants for their interest in CNIB, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
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