Lifeguard

We are seeking Lifeguard I’s to join the Strathcona County Aquatics Team at Kinsmen Leisure Center. Multiple ongoing positions are available, and preference is given to candidates with daytime weekday availability. Availability for evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays is required. A minimum commitment of 2 shifts or 10 hours per week is expected. The role of the Lifeguard I is to safeguard guests and staff in the aquatic facility by providing exceptional safety supervision, preventing incidents, and responding to emergency situations. Our Lifeguard I’s have strong interpersonal and communication skills and provides excellent customer service while maintaining a clean and safe facility.

This posting is for multiple hourly positions

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide the highest standard of lifeguarding at all times, including effective scanning, patrolling, and professionalism in a team setting
• Prevent incidents; safeguard the public through exceptional safety surveillance
• Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid and/or emergency aid as required
• Provide exceptional customer service by promoting positive guest relations, answering questions, educating the public, and responding to concerns
• Complete assigned maintenance such as cleaning the pool deck and change rooms, etc.
• Perform basic operational tasks to ensure regular operation of the facility
• Complete necessary mechanical and operational checklists, charts, forms, and accident and ambulance reports
Maintain professionalism by keeping a clean, presentable appearance, being prompt and prepared for every shift, and behaving in an appropriate manner both on and off the deck

Qualifications and Skills:

• Current National Lifeguard Award with the ability to reach the bottom of a 4-meter tank
• Current Intermediate First Aid (IFA) with CPR-C and AED
• Related lifeguarding experience in a similar environment would be an asset
• First aid knowledge, scanning skills, initiative, self-motivation, and leadership skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and display initiative in a team environment, while responding to direction and feedback from supervisors
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other staff
• Ability to work well as part of a large team
• Ability to deal with diverse groups of individuals (guests and staff), whether due to culture, age, or ability, through courteous and diplomatic relations
Ability to adapt to change and implement effective problem solving

Conditions of Employment:

• Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• The ability to work a minimum of 2 shifts, or 10 hours per week, as well as attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings. Daytime weekday availability would be an asset
Ability to maintain a high level of physical fitness as required for effective response to emergency situations, to maintain certifications, and for lifting and/or moving various heavy materials or equipment including chemicals

Please note that this is a multi-stage interview process for this position. Candidates invited to go through the hiring process should come prepared for: a first-aid skill demonstration, National Lifeguard physical skills demonstration in the pool, on-deck lifeguard scenarios and verbal interview questions.

Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.

Why Join Strathcona County:

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness spending account
• Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.