Job Fact Sheet - Instructor/Lifeguard I & II Combined - City of Yorkton

Job Fact SheetThis questionnaire asks you about your job – what you do. It is not concerned with your performance onthe job. Please take time (we estimate about one hour) to complete it accurately. Attach extra pages ofexamples if necessary.When you are finished, give it to your immediate supervisor. Your supervisor will review it with you.Each of you sign it when you are satisfied with it. Then return one legible copy as directed.1. POSITION IDENTIFICATIONOrganization: City of Yorkton Div/Dept: Gallagher CentrePosition Title:Title of Immediate Supervisor:Instructor/Lifeguard IWaterpark Operations SupervisorLocation: Gallagher Centre Water Park Date: November 24, 2009Amended May 30, 2013Approval Signatures:Employee Supervisor Manager2. JOB DESCRIPTIONConsider the major activities or responsibilities you undertake (usually 3 to 6 of them). Describeeach of them, by a phrase, at the top of each box. Estimate (to the nearest 5%) the percentageof time per year you spend on each. Then describe each activity using details or examples.Activity A: Program Supervision (75%)Perform lifeguard duties according to the National Lifesaving Society (NLS) standards.Instruct life saving, water safety lessons and courses, as well as fitness programs as assigned bythe Aquatic Programmer. Ensure lesson plans are completed, results recorded, and submittedto the Aquatic Programmer.Activity B: Basic Maintenance (15%)Complete all basic janitorial daily tasks as assigned and report any deficiencies to the AquaticProgrammer.Activity C: Administration (10%)Complete incident/accident reports for submission to the Aquatic Programmer. Completeparticipant report cards. Log daily stats.3. EDUCATION AND SPECIFIC TRAININGa) What should be the minimum schooling or formal training for a new person being hiredinto this job?Grade 10

) Is any Provincial or other vocational or professional certification or degree:MandatoryPreferred• Standard First Aid/CPR-C or Aquatic Emergency Care• National Lifeguard Service Award• Lifesaving Instructorc) What special skills or training are needed to perform job or operate equipment? (specifyequipment operated).• Excellent interpersonal skills• Physical fitness needs to be maintained• Basic understanding of pool operation• Generic WHMIS training4. EXPERIENCEHow much total job experience is required for a new hire, with education as in #3, to be fullyqualified for the position.About: 1 month 3 months 6 months1 year 2 years 3 years5 years 7 years 10 yearsMoreSpecity number of years of supervisor experience that this includes: N/A5. INITIATIVE (INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION)a) List 3 decisions you make or duties you perform without reference to superiors orsubsequent checks.• Immediate care of injured patrons• Minor discipline of unruly patrons• Completion of program reportsb) List 3 decisions on which you seek consultation with, or approval from a superior.• Permanent or extended patron eviction• Moving program participants to another class• Immediate closure of the poolc) What guidelines, procedures, manuals, etc. are available to guide your decision-makingactions?• City of Yorkton Policy Manual, Canadian Lifesaving Manual, Lifesaving Societyguidelinesd) State any financial responsibilities (and amounts) your job involves; eg, budget, sales,revenues.N/A6. IMPACT OF ERRORSDescribe 2 typical major errors that could reasonably be made in your job, even with due care.Indicate the worst consequences; eg. Waste, delays, time lost, money lost, injury, damage, effecton people.• Misinterpretation of situations/symptoms– Can result in dealing with near fatalities, ordifficult situations with patrons and staff.• Incorrect evaluation of swimming lesson participant

7. WORKING WITH OTHERS (Excluding those supervised – see #9)With whom are you required to work in doing your job? Use titles (In Person; Telephone;Writing).WithinOrganizationOutsideOrganizationPeople Contacted How Often Purpose HowLifeguards,Instructor/Lifeguards,Request andAquatic Programmer,Phone,DailyprovideWater Park Manager,in personInformationKiosk Attendants, PoolMaintenance staffGeneral Public,UsersDailyProvideInformation,Safety andguidanceIn person8. SUPERVISION OR DIRECTION EXERCISEDa) Assign and check work of others doing work similar to yours.N/Ab) Provide technical or functional guidance to other staff.N/Ac) Supervise a work group; assign work to be done, methods to be used, and takeresponsibility for all the work of the group.N/Ad) Manage the work, practices and procedures of a unit. Responsible for appraisal,discipline, hiring and replace personnel.N/A9. EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED N/AFull-timeEmployeesPart-timeEmployeesFull-timeEquivalent(2000 hrs/yr)CombinedTotal1-3 4-10 11-20 21-30 31-60 61-150 151+10. PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDSEnter estimated percentage in appropriate box.Explain any condition thatPercentage of Total Work Timeapplies to your job.0-5% 5-20% 20-40% 40-70% Over 70%Comfortable; few exceptional10%demandsIntense/visual listening85%concentrationLifting, carrying, climbing5%Other heavy physical effort

11. WORKING CONDITIONSa) Explain any unpleasant aspects, eg. Heat, cold, odours, noise, work interruptions, outsidework, infection, danger.Minor disadvantages:o Chlorine odoro Humid environmento Excessive noise levels in the pool caused by echoes, screaming, waterfeatures, and wave buzzerMajor unpleasant aspects:o Exposure to verbal abuse from patronsb) What is your scheduled work week:Monday to Friday 8:00 to 5:00 (35-40 hours/week)Shift WorkOther unusual hoursOn Callc) Overnight travel: Yes No % time awayd) Driving vehicle during work: Yes No12. SAFETYIncumbents in a supervisory role are responsible for ensuring that operations are performed withthe utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel and for promoting proper attitudestowards safety and health in themselves and in those they supervisor.As an employee of the City of Yorkton, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowingand working in accordance with the Safety Policy. The incumbent must work in such a way asnot to endanger himself/herself, fellow employees or the public.

Job Fact SheetThis questionnaire asks you about your job – what you do. It is not concerned with your performance onthe job. Please take time (we estimate about one hour) to complete it accurately. Attach extra pages ofexamples if necessary.When you are finished, give it to your immediate supervisor. Your supervisor will review it with you.Each of you sign it when you are satisfied with it. Then return one legible copy as directed.1. POSITION IDENTIFICATIONOrganization: City of Yorkton Div/Dept: Gallagher CentrePosition Title:Title of Immediate Supervisor:Instructor/Lifeguard IIWaterpark Operations SupervisorLocation: Gallagher Centre Water Park Date: November 24, 2009Amended May 30, 2013Approval Signatures:Employee Supervisor Manager2. JOB DESCRIPTIONConsider the major activities or responsibilities you undertake (usually 3 to 6 of them). Describeeach of them, by a phrase, at the top of each box. Estimate (to the nearest 5%) the percentageof time per year you spend on each. Then describe each activity using details or examples.Activity A: Program Supervision (75%)Perform lifeguard duties according to the National Lifesaving Society (NLS) standards.Instruct life saving, water safety lessons and courses, as well as fitness programs as assigned bythe Aquatic Programmer. Ensure lesson plans are completed, results recorded, and submittedto the Aquatic Programmer.Activity D: Basic Maintenance (15%)Complete all basic janitorial daily tasks as assigned and report any deficiencies to the AquaticProgrammer.Activity C: Administration (10%)Complete incident/accident reports for submission to the Aquatic Programmer. Completeparticipant report cards. Log daily stats.3. EDUCATION AND SPECIFIC TRAININGa) What should be the minimum schooling or formal training for a new person being hiredinto this job?Minimum Grade 10

) Is any Provincial or other vocational or professional certification or degree:MandatoryPreferred• Standard First Aid/CPR-C or Aquatic Pool Operator’s CertificateEmergency Care• National Lifeguard Service Award• Lifesaving Instructor• Minimum of one of the following:o LSI Trainero NLS Instructoro AEC Instructoro Standard First Aid/CPR-C Instructor (Red Cross, Lifesaving Society)o WSI Instructor Trainero AWSI Instructor Trainero BOAT Instructorc) What special skills or training are needed to perform job or operate equipment? (specifyequipment operated).• Excellent interpersonal skills• Physical fitness needs to be maintained• Basic understanding of pool operation• Generic WHMIS training4. EXPERIENCEHow much total job experience is required for a new hire, with education as in #3, to be fullyqualified for the position.About: 1 month 3 months 6 months1 year 2 years 3 years5 years 7 years 10 yearsMoreSpecity number of years of supervisor experience that this includes: N/A5. INITIATIVE (INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION)a) List 3 decisions you make or duties you perform without reference to superiors orsubsequent checks.• Immediate care of injured patrons• Minor discipline of unruly patrons• Completion of program reportsb) List 3 decisions on which you seek consultation with, or approval from a superior.• Permanent or extended patron eviction• Moving a program participant to another class• Immediate closure of the poolc) What guidelines, procedures, manuals, etc. are available to guide your decision-makingactions?• City of Yorkton Policy Manual, Canadian Lifesaving Manual, Lifesaving Societyguidelinesd) State any financial responsibilities (and amounts) your job involves; eg, budget, sales,revenues. N/A

6. IMPACT OF ERRORSDescribe 2 typical major errors that could reasonably be made in your job, even with due care.Indicate the worst consequences; eg. Waste, delays, time lost, money lost, injury, damage, effecton people.• Misinterpretation of situations/symptoms– Can result in dealing with near fatalities, ordifficult situations with patrons and staff.• Incorrect evaluation of swimming lesson participant7. WORKING WITH OTHERS (Excluding those supervised – see #9)With whom are you required to work in doing your job? Use titles (In Person; Telephone;Writing).WithinOrganizationOutsideOrganizationPeople Contacted How Often Purpose HowLifeguards,Instructor/Lifeguards.Request andAquatic Programmer,Phone,DailyprovideWater Park Manager,in personInformationKiosk Attendants, PoolMaintenance staffGeneral Public,UsersDailyProvideInformation,Safety andguidanceIn person8. SUPERVISION OR DIRECTION EXERCISEDa) Assign and check work of others doing work similar to yours.N/Ab) Provide technical or functional guidance to other staff.N/Ac) Supervise a work group; assign work to be done, methods to be used, and takeresponsibility for all the work of the group.N/Ad) Manage the work, practices and procedures of a unit. Responsible for appraisal,discipline, hiring and replace personnel.N/A9. EMPLOYEES SUPERVISEDFull-timeEmployeesPart-timeEmployeesFull-timeEquivalent(2000 hrs/yr)CombinedTotal1-3 4-10 11-20 21-30 31-60 61-150 151+

10. PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDSEnter estimated percentage in appropriate box.Explain any condition thatPercentage of Total Work Timeapplies to your job.0-5% 5-20% 20-40% 40-70% Over 70%Comfortable; few exceptional10%demandsIntense/visual listening85%concentrationLifting, carrying, climbing5%Other heavy physical effort11. WORKING CONDITIONSa) Explain any unpleasant aspects, eg. Heat, cold, odours, noise, work interruptions, outsidework, infection, danger.Minor disadvantages:o Chlorine odoro Humid environmento Excessive noise levels in the pool caused by echoes, screaming, waterfeatures, and wave buzzerMajor unpleasant aspects:o Exposure to verbal abuse from patronsb) What is your scheduled work week:Monday to Friday 8:00 to 5:00 (40 hours/week)Shift WorkOther unusual hoursOn Callc) Overnight travel: Yes No % time awayd) Driving vehicle during work: Yes No12. SAFETYIncumbents in a supervisory role are responsible for ensuring that operations are performed withthe utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel and for promoting proper attitudestowards safety and health in themselves and in those they supervisor.As an employee of the City of Yorkton, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowingand working in accordance with the Safety Policy. The incumbent must work in such a way asnot to endanger himself/herself, fellow employees or the public.