SECTION 1: ORIENTATION TO THE TOWN OF MARKHAM

Welcome

Organizational structure

Before your first shift

Lines of Communication

Corporate Mission

Department Mission

Facility Information

Aquatic Staff ManualSection 1: Orientation

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Dear Staff:

Welcome to the Town of Markham Aquatics team! We hope that you will find your employment with us enjoyable and worthwhile.

The Aquatic Staff Manual is designed to provide you with a detailed overview of the Town of Markham’s policies and procedures. Please pay particular attention to the emergency procedures and speak to your supervisor should you require clarification on any areas.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your full time Coordinator or Supervisor.

We look forward to working with you!

Sincerely,

Markham Aquatic Team

Aquatic Staff ManualSection 1: Orientation

Orientation to Facility-Refer to lifeguarding section and signage in pool offices

Focal Point/AED/First Aid Equipment Equipment Room Emergency Exits Staff changerooms Public changerooms Staff files Emergency Phone Additional features (ie: sauna, whirlpool, slide, diving boards, splash pad) Lifeguard signals, positions, and rotations Pool spacing/locations of classes Emergency shut off buttons

In addition to the listings above, please read through the manual carefully, and become familiar with the policies and procedures of the Town of Markham.

LINES OF COMMUNICATION

CORPORATE MISSIONWorking with the community to provide high quality municipal services that meet, if not exceed, the expectations of Town residents and businesses.

DEPARTMENT MISSIONTo build a healthy, vibrant community through the provision of high quality recreation and cultural services that meet the customers’ expectations.

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PAID -STAFF/VOLUNTEER LINES OF COMMUNICATION FOR AQUATICS

VOLUNTEER

INSTRUCTOR/GUARD

SHIFT SUPERVISOR

RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR

COMMUNITY RECREATIONMANAGER

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

-POOL SUPERVISOR

TOWN OF MARKHAM AQUATIC FACILITIES

FACILITY LOCATI1ON MEASUREMENT SPECIFICS CAPACITY SEASON

ANGUS GLEN POOL(Indoor)

3990 Major Mackenzie(NE corner of Warden &

Major Mackenzie)(905) 944-3777

ext. 7111

25 metres X 14 metres(main)

13 metres X 6 metres(teach pool)

6 Lane Main Pool Teach Pool Ramp into both pools Family changeroom Splash play area

206 Bathers (total)109 (small pool only)

Year round(annual Maintenance closure in december)

CENTENNIAL POOL(Indoor)

8600 McCowan Rd.(North of Hwy #7)

(905) 294-6111 ext. 233

25 metres X 13 Metres 6 lanes L-Shaped 1m & 3m Diving boards Teach Pool Family changeroom

186 Bathers (total)48 Bathers (small pool

only)

Year Round(annual maintenance closure in September)

CORNELL POOL(Indoor –Myrtha)

3201 Bur Oak Ave(SW corner of Church

Street and Bur Oak Ave)(905) 479-7753 x4533

25 metres X 20 metres(main)

20 metres X 8 metres (leisure)

15 metres X 5 metres(therapeutic)

8 lane main pool Leisure pool w. features Therapy pool Slide with dry chute Splash pad

315 bathers30 (therapy pool only)60 (leisure pool only)

Year Round

MILLIKEN MILLS POOL(Indoor)

7600 Kennedy Rd.(South of 14th Ave., North

of Steeles)

(905) 477-6410ext 3328

25 metres X irregular width 6 lanes Whirlpool and Sauna Teach Pool Ramp into main pool Special needs

changeroom Water slide

255 bathers36 bathers (small pool

only)

Year Round(annual maintenance closure in December)

MORGAN POOL(Outdoor)

11 Parkway Ave(corner of Parkway Ave.

and George St.)(905) 294-6731

25 yards X 14 yards 4 lanes 1m diving board Wading Pool Park adjacent

154 bathers Mid-June to Labour Day

ROUGE RIVER POOL(Outdoor)

120 Rouge Bank Dr.(Box Grove Area -14th ave.

and 9th line).(905) 472-6044

20 metres X irregular width Kidney shape Shallow pool-all one

depth (4 feet)

141 bathers Mid-June to Labour Day

THORNLEA POOL(Indoor)

8075 Bayview Ave.(behind Thornlea S.S.)

(905) 889-0766Evenings & Weekends

25 metres X 13.4 metres 6 lanes Run in conjunction with

Y.R.S.B Tot Docks

189 Bathers Year Round(annual maintenance

closure in August)

THORNHILL THERAPEUTIC POOL

(Indoor)

7755 Bayview Avenue(Bayview and John

Streets)905-944-3800

ext. 6603

10 metres x 7 metres Wheelchair ramp Tot Dock Shallow pool-all one

depth (4 feet) Half-moon shape

25 Bathers Year Round(3 closures, Sept,

March, June (2weeks each))

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