Supervisory Activities

• The primary responsibilities for a wading pool monitor center on safety for patrons. These monitors examine the pool and surrounding areas for potential hazards and perform regular safety checks of the pool and associated equipment. They keep the area clean by sweeping and spraying and make sure water play equipment is available for participants. They perform first aid when necessary. Monitors also serve as ambassadors of the water park or recreational facility as they work with pool customers.
  
  

Requirements

• The specific job of wading pool monitor appears most often in Canada. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada's background requirements for such positions include a minimum of a 10th grade education, some experience working with the public and first aid and CPR Level C training. The city provides two mandatory training experiences for wading pool monitors before the pools officially open for the summer as well as periodic in-service sessions. Applicants submit to a police background check before working with children.
  
  

Edmonton Hours and Pay

• Summer jobs last as little as two months, beginning either in early June when district pools open or early July when community pools open. Monitors may work up to eight hours per day, a maximum of 40 hours per week. Some work weekends. The positions at Edmonton are considered temporary and part-time but extend throughout the city.
  
  Salary ranges from $10.169 to $12.159 per hour. The Civil Service Union negotiates the salary for these jobs.
  
  

Similar Positions

• In Durham, Ontario, Canada, the municipality of West Grey employs assistant lifeguards who supervise the wading pools. These employees also must hold first aid and CPR (Level C) qualifications and learn the rules for the wading pool. Besides general supervision of the area when certified lifeguards are absent, assistant lifeguards help set up and clean pool equipment.
  
  Canada's Northwest Territories include a pool supervisor position that supervises the wading pool as well as the larger facility. These employees monitor water quality, teach lessons, serve as lifeguards, hire and evaluate other lifeguards, schedule employees, assist with budget creation and plan and develop activities.