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Lifeguard Applicant ChecklistThank you for your interest in the on-call Lifeguard 1 position with the City of Kamloops. Thischecklist outlines the important steps and requirements of the recruitment process. You willalso receive additional information along the way via email – good luck!Contact Information – Email Address Include your email address (please print) with your application/resume as thisis how we will be communicating with you throughout the recruitment process.The lifeguard recruitment process:• First Interview- Saturday, September 15, 11:00am-4:00pm: selected candidatesattend mandatory pool evaluation session (see enclosed documents for details). Selectedcandidates to receive notification of session location/time via email by August 31 st .• Second Interview – September 20 & 21 (time TBA): selected candidates will bescheduled to attend an in-person behavioural interview at Kamloops Human Resources(105 Seymour Street). Selected candidates will receive confirmed schedule by email.• Reference Checks – September 20-26: bring 3 work-related references to secondinterview – please provide an email address for each reference.• Police Records Check – September 20-26: instructions provided at second interview.• Employment Offer - September 27 - successful candidates to be contacted by phone.• Orientation & Training – Sept 29-Oct 5: successful candidates must attend three 4-5hour orientation sessions plus a 4-hour shadow-guard/teach shift (afternoons/evenings).Schedule to be confirmed at second interview and by email.• HR & Payroll Sign up – Oct 1 or 2, between 8:30am-12:00pm: please report to HR(105 Seymour Street) prepared to provide payroll a copy of void cheque or bankinginformation for direct deposit and (important) your original Social Insurance (SIN) card.Required qualifications Minimum age: 17 years *please provide proof of age (Drivers license, passport etc.)Required certifications – must be current National Lifeguard Service – Pool Option (NLS) Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) Water Safety Instructor (WSI) CPR Level C (CPR-C) Workplace Hazardous Materials InformationSystem (WHMIS) – not required to be currentIMPORTANT:1. Attach a photocopy of eachrequired certifications & ID toyour application or resume.2. Bring original certificates tothe second interview (if invited).Preferred certifications Aquatic Fitness Instructor (BCRPA) Automated External Defibrillator Provider (AED – P)Employer References If you are invited to a second interview, we will require email and phone contactinformation for three (3) employer references. Include these in your application or beprepared to provide them at the second interview.G:\Staff\HR\Recruitment\External Recruitment Process\Lifeguard Recruitment Webpage\Lifeguard Applicant Checklist - Summer 2012 Hiring.docx
To:From:RE:On-call Lifeguard 1 ApplicantGlen Cheetham – Aquatics Program SupervisorFirst Interview – Skills SessionThank you for applying for the On-call Lifeguard 1 position with the City of Kamloops!NOTE: you will be contacted by email if eligible to attend the first lifeguard interview session.The session consists of the following evaluation modules:Group Activity: work through a series of tasks in a randomly assigned group which willillustrate team work, decision-making and leadership.Physical Standards: you will demonstrate 4 physical standards based on the NLS program:• Spinal carry: starting in the water near the victim, roll over an unconscious victim witha suspected spinal injury in deep water. Carry the victim 15 metres while maintainingimmobilization and supporting the victim’s mouth and nose above the water.• Object recovery: starting in the water, demonstrate a 15-metre approach and surfacedive to recover a 9 kg (20 lb.) object located at the bottom of deep tank (approx. 3metres); surface and carry the object 5 metres to poolside.• Approach and carry: starting in the water, demonstrate a 15-metre approach tocontact a near-drowning victim in deep water; carry the victim 5 metres supporting thehead and shoulders above water.• Rescue drill: demonstrate a 5-metre approach on deck to enter the water andapproach 15 metres to recover a submerged victim; carry the victim 15 metres using acontrol carry.Stroke Evaluation/Endurance Swim: demonstrate a variety of swimming strokes (i.e. frontcrawl, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke) and water rescue skills (e.g. egg beater, towingwith rescue tube) as you complete an endurance challenge (approx. 500 m. swim).NLS Simulation: you will perform NLS-style pool simulations in a randomly assigned lifeguardteam.First Aid Simulation: you will perform, as an individual, a land-based first aid scenario.****************************************************************************Interview Preparation1. Bring the following mandatory items to the interview session: swim suit, towel,whistle, originals of required lifeguard employment certifications & photoidentification (fanny pack/pocket mask & goggles are optional).2. Familiarize yourself with the City of Kamloops Mission Statement and GuidingPrinciples (see next page).If you have any questions, email us at swim@kamloops.ca or call Heidi Ogilvie (828-3754),Micah Strecheniuk (828-3378) or Deanne Pierson (828-3477). We look forward to seeing you!G:\Staff\HR\Recruitment\External Recruitment Process\Lifeguard Recruitment Webpage\Letter to Applicant - Web Version.docx
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To:From:RE:On-call Lifeguard 1 ApplicantGlen Cheetham – Aquatics Program SupervisorFirst Interview – Skills SessionThank you for applying for the On-call Lifeguard 1 position with the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kamloops</strong>!NOTE: you will be contacted by email if eligible to attend the first lifeguard interview session.The session consists <strong>of</strong> the following evaluation modules:Group Activity: work through a series <strong>of</strong> tasks in a r<strong>and</strong>omly assigned group which willill<strong>us</strong>trate team work, decision-making <strong>and</strong> leadership.Physical St<strong>and</strong>ards: you will demonstrate 4 physical st<strong>and</strong>ards based on the NLS program:• Spinal carry: starting in the water near the victim, roll over an unconscio<strong>us</strong> victim witha s<strong>us</strong>pected spinal injury in deep water. Carry the victim 15 metres while maintainingimmobilization <strong>and</strong> supporting the victim’s mouth <strong>and</strong> nose above the water.• Object recovery: starting in the water, demonstrate a 15-metre approach <strong>and</strong> surfacedive to recover a 9 kg (20 lb.) object located at the bottom <strong>of</strong> deep tank (approx. 3metres); surface <strong>and</strong> carry the object 5 metres to poolside.• Approach <strong>and</strong> carry: starting in the water, demonstrate a 15-metre approach tocontact a near-drowning victim in deep water; carry the victim 5 metres supporting thehead <strong>and</strong> shoulders above water.• Rescue drill: demonstrate a 5-metre approach on deck to enter the water <strong>and</strong>approach 15 metres to recover a submerged victim; carry the victim 15 metres <strong>us</strong>ing acontrol carry.Stroke Evaluation/Endurance Swim: demonstrate a variety <strong>of</strong> swimming strokes (i.e. frontcrawl, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke) <strong>and</strong> water rescue skills (e.g. egg beater, towingwith rescue tube) as you complete an endurance challenge (approx. 500 m. swim).NLS Simulation: you will perform NLS-style pool simulations in a r<strong>and</strong>omly assigned lifeguardteam.First Aid Simulation: you will perform, as an individual, a l<strong>and</strong>-based first aid scenario.****************************************************************************Interview Preparation1. Bring the following m<strong>and</strong>atory items to the interview session: swim suit, towel,whistle, originals <strong>of</strong> required lifeguard employment certifications & photoidentification (fanny pack/pocket mask & goggles are optional).2. Familiarize <strong>your</strong>self with the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kamloops</strong> Mission Statement <strong>and</strong> GuidingPrinciples (see next page).If you have any questions, email <strong>us</strong> at swim@kamloops.ca or call Heidi Ogilvie (828-3754),Micah Strecheniuk (828-3378) or Deanne Pierson (828-3477). We look forward to seeing you!G:\Staff\HR\Recruitment\External Recruitment Process\Lifeguard Recruitment Webpage\Letter to Applicant - Web Version.docx
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